Hazim Alfreahat

Hazim Alfreahat is an associate attorney in the Abu Dhabi office of Gibson Dunn. He is a member of the firm’s Mergers and Acquisitions and Projects and Infrastructure Practice Groups.

Hazim advises clients on complex local and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and corporate transactions. His practice includes advising on matters across a broad range of sectors, including energy and infrastructure, as well as providing advice on the UAE Commercial Companies Law and related regulatory matters.

Hazim received his Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International Trade and Commercial Law from Nottingham Trent University. Prior to joining Gibson Dunn, he worked in the Abu Dhabi office of an international U.S. law firm. He trained at a top-tier law firm in Jordan and is admitted to practice in Jordan.

Hazim is also a Certified Board Secretary from the Hawkamah Institute of Governance, in partnership with the Dubai Financial Market (DFM), qualifying him to serve listed companies on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and DFM.

Credentials

Education:

• Nottingham Trent University - 2020 Master of Laws (LL.M.)
• University of Jordan - 2016 Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)

Admissions:

• Jordan - Jordanian Bar