Advising MAGRABi Retail Group on their merger with Rivoli Vision

This merger of the two leading multi-brand eyewear retail businesses will see MAGRABi take over 89 Rivoli Vision stores across the UAE, Qatar, Oman, and Bahrain, expanding the firm’s footprint to seven countries and over 290 locations by the end of 2024, representing a major milestone in the transformation of the Middle East eyewear market, aiming to deliver substantial benefits for customers and sector stakeholders, and to redefine eye care in the region. 

The Eversheds Sutherland team was led by Partner, Zeid Hanania and Principal Associate, Steve Jennings, with support from Associate, Ailbhe Ni Bhriain and Principal Associate, Omar Al-Shomali. Partner, Walid Salib, Principal Associate, Faris Al-Louzi and Associate, Faisal Al-Shaikh advised on Saudi Arabian law matters. Partner, Samer Sarkis and Senior Associates, Julie Menhem and Rhydian Wyn advised on Qatari law matters. Partner, Steven Henderson, Principal Associate, Emma George and Paralegal, Nishka Asarporta advised on real estate. Principal Associate, Andrew Garbett advised on intellectual property. Partner, Lisa Bryson, advised on employment. Senior Associate, Jannine Nicholas advised on tax.