Anthony Raftopol - Global Referral - M&A

Anthony Raftopol

Of Counsel

Full Member

Biography

Anthony Raftopol is a Dubai-based, United States-trained international lawyer focusing for almost 30 years on cross-border transactions for the benefit of corporate and institutional investors into a wide variety of transitional and emerging markets in the Middle East and Eastern Europe. He is engaged in numerous fields, including corporate law, M&A, banking and finance, real estate and oil & gas.

As part of his finance law practice, Mr. Raftopol has spent several years as an officer and board member to several publicly-registered and private investment funds in the energy, agriculture, biomedical and pharma sectors. In these roles, Mr. Raftopol manages multiple aspects of day-to-day operations, including regulatory compliance, capital raising, target diligence and M&A transactions, as well as its joint venture, banking, investor, vendor and government relationships.

Mr. Raftopol maintains close relationships with numerous law and investment banking firms focused on the EMEA region. He is currently a member of the Bar of the State of New York, and is a graduate of Northwestern University and the Boston University School of Law in the U.S.

In addition to his native English, Mr. Raftopol speaks and/or works in several other European languages.

Firm Description

ASTRUC & CO. is a forward-thinking law firm committed to delivering exceptional services, prioritising efficiency, cost-effectiveness and results. The focus of the firm is corporate and commercial law, finance, real estate, energy, as well as litigation/arbitration (both civil and criminal matters). Our extensive range of legal services caters to individuals, businesses and government entities, ensuring comprehensive support across various legal domains.

Beyond providing top-tier legal representation, we are dedicated to contributing to a just and equitable society. Our mission extends beyond profit maximisation to encompass active participation in community efforts, supporting government initiatives and advocating for fair and accessible legal systems throughout the GCC region.

We practice in multiple languages, including English, French and Arabic.

Member Details

Jurisdictions

flagUnited Arab Emirates ,

flagSaudi Arabia ,

flagOman ,

flagQatar ,

flagBahrain ,

flagEgypt ,

flagIraq

Exclusive Member

M&A

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M&A