TLA advises Albatha Healthcare on the acquisition of the Health First Pharmacy in the UAE
Dubai, UAE, 17 July 2026 – Tribonian Law Advisors (“TLA”) has advised Albatha Healthcare on its acquisition of Health First Pharmacy in the UAE, previously owned by Planet Pharmacies and part of Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries (Julphar). The transaction relates to the acquisition of the retail pharmacy business operating under the “Health First Pharmacy” tradename […]
TLA advises Beehive Group Holdings Limited, an e& enterprise company, on strategic majority investment in Themar Al Aamal Commercial Company LLC
Dubai, UAE, 3 July 2026 – Tribonian Law Advisors (“TLA”) has advised Beehive Group Holdings Limited, an e& enterprise company (“Beehive”), on its strategic subscription for a majority stake in Themar Al Aamal Commercial Company LLC (“Themar”), a Saudi holding company active in the debt crowdfunding sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (“KSA”). […]
The Illusion of Competitive Auctions in GCC M&A
More Bidders Does Not Necessarily Mean More Competition Every seller wants competition. Few sellers stop to ask whether they are creating genuine competition or simply creating a crowded process. One of the most persistent myths in M&A is that more bidders automatically lead to better outcomes. The logic appears compelling: if ten parties are interested […]
TLA is the winner of UAE-Headquartered Law Firm of the Year: Corporate/M&A by Chambers Middle East Awards 2026
In addition to several prestigious awards and rankings that have been bestowed on our firm, we are once again honored to have been awarded by Chambers Middle East Awards 2026: UAE-Headquartered Law Firm of the Year: Corporate/M&A This recognition follows a series of notable achievements, awards and rankings received by the firm across […]
The Expectation Gap in GCC M&A: Why Deals Break Before They Begin
Across global M&A markets, expectation gaps between buyers and sellers are common. In the GCC, they are different. And they are often decisive. Many mid-market transactions in the region do not fail because of financial performance, sector outlook, or access to capital. They fail much earlier—when buyer and seller expectations prove fundamentally irreconcilable. This is […]
Founder Succession Risk: The Silent Killer of Middle-Market M&A in the GCC
Across the Gulf, M&A activity has been rising, driven by economic diversification, ambitious national strategies, and unprecedented liquidity. Yet beneath the glossy investment headlines lies a structural challenge that quietly undermines a significant share of mid-market transactions. It is rarely discussed publicly, rarely quantified in valuations, and almost never acknowledged by sellers. That challenge […]
IFLR: “It’s Not Covid” – Middle East Lawyers on the M&A Impact of War. Featuring Insights from Rindala Beydoun
Lawyers at firms IFLR spoke to note transactional work across the region is largely on track but it may slow down Last week, we reported on how law firms were reacting in the first week after the US and Israel launched a joint attack on Iran. The message from law firms in both the UAE and Saudi […]
TLA advises Two Point Zero (formerly known as Multiply Group PJSC) subsidiary, Backlite Media LLC (UAE), on 100% acquisition of UK Digital OOH Operator London Lites Ltd
Dubai, UAE, 27 November 2025 – Tribonian Law Advisors (“TLA”) has advised Backlite Media LLC (UAE) (“Backlite”), on the 100% acquisition by its UK subsidiary, Multiply Media Group Limited’s (“MMG”) of London Lites Ltd, one of UK’s leading digital out-of-home operators renowned for its premium footprint and landmark large-format screens. MMG is the UK-based arm […]
