Marwan Elaraby

Marwan Elaraby is a prominent corporate lawyer and partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, where he leads the firm's Dubai office. He specializes in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), private equity, and capital markets transactions. Elaraby advises a diverse range of clients, including government-owned entities, on strategic and regulatory matters, as well as issuers and underwriters on equity and debt securities offerings.13

Education and Career Background

Elaraby received his Juris Doctor from Columbia Law School in 1995 and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the American University in Cairo.23 Before joining Gibson Dunn in October 2022, he served as Managing Director at Citadel Capital (now Qalaa Holdings) and was an Executive Director at EFG Hermes Investment Banking.13 He is admitted to practice in New York and is fluent in Arabic, English, and French.23

Recognition and Expertise

Elaraby is highly regarded in the legal community, having been ranked as a leading lawyer in the Chambers Global 2023 rankings for Corporate/M&A and Capital Markets in both the UAE and Egypt. He is noted for his commercial acumen and ability to navigate complex legal landscapes, with clients describing him as "super-commercial" and "very sharp" .234

Current Role and Contributions

As the partner in charge of the Dubai office, Elaraby is instrumental in expanding Gibson Dunn's presence in the Middle East, particularly as the firm has recently opened a new office in Riyadh. His leadership is pivotal in enhancing the firm's capabilities to serve clients across various sectors in the Gulf region.56