Huw Thomas

Huw Thomas is an English qualified associate at Gibson Dunn, based in the Abu Dhabi and Dubai offices. He is part of the firm’s Capital Markets, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Private Equity Practice Groups.

Huw advises on a wide range of corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, equity offerings, restructurings, and corporate governance. His experience spans work with listed companies, financial institutions, and private equity firms on complex international transactions.

Huw also completed a secondment to a UAE-government body, where he supported the legal function on various mandates, further broadening his experience in high-level advisory roles.

Before joining Gibson Dunn, Huw worked as an associate in the Dubai office of a Magic Circle law firm, concentrating on mergers and acquisitions, capital markets and general corporate advisory matters.

Huw holds an undergraduate law degree (LLB) and a Master of Laws (LLM) from Cardiff University, and completed the Legal Practice Course (LLM) at BPP Law School, London. He is admitted to practice in England and Wales.

Capabilities

• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Capital Markets
• Private Equity

Credentials

Education:

• BPP Law School - 2019 Legal Practice Course
• Cardiff University - 2018 Master of Laws (LL.M.)
• Cardiff University - 2017 LL.B. (Hons)

Admissions:

• England & Wales - Solicitor