Hamid Yunis
About Hamid Yunis
Hamid Yunis Partner at McDermott
Hamid Yunis is a Partner at McDermott, where he advises clients on complex areas of transactional law. His practice areas include mergers and acquisitions (M&A), investments, private equity, major projects, and corporate finance, predominantly within the health industry. Hamid has substantial experience in innovative structures for complex joint ventures, public-private partnerships, and funding arrangements.
Global Expertise in Transactional Law
Hamid Yunis brings substantial global experience to his practice, particularly in advising Sovereign Wealth Funds on their investments and transactions. He has represented various high-profile clients, including Varian Medical Systems, Border Control Solutions, and the Government of Dubai. His work includes advising on PPP arrangements for proton beam therapy equipment in the UK and negotiating sukuk and EMTN transactions related to the Dubai Support Fund.
Recognition and Rankings in Healthcare Law
Hamid Yunis has been consistently recognized for his contributions to healthcare law. He has been listed in The Best Lawyers in the United Kingdom for Healthcare Law (2023-2024), recommended by The Legal 500 UK (2022-2024), and ranked in Chambers UK for Healthcare: Corporate/Commercial (2022-2024). He was also named in The Lawyer's Hot 100 for 2023 and listed in Who’s Who Legal for Healthcare in 2021.
Educational Background of Hamid Yunis
Hamid Yunis holds an LLB (Hons) from an educational institution he completed in 1985. He furthered his legal education at College of Law Chester, completing it in 1986. He is admitted to practice in England and Wales, bringing a solid foundation of legal knowledge and expertise to his practice.
Leadership at McDermott and Previous Experience
Hamid Yunis is the managing partner of the London office of McDermott. Before joining McDermott, he spent over 14 years at a leading international law firm based in London, where he headed the firm’s Health Care Group. His leadership and experience have significantly contributed to his reputation in the legal industry.