Abdellaif Aya

Aya Abdellatif

Associate, New York

Overview

Professional experience

Education and qualifications

Overview

Aya is an associate in the U.S. Capital Markets Group. She has experience across a number of practice groups. Aya is fluent in Arabic and French.

Work highlights
  • Advised the Volkswagen Group (‘Volkswagen’) on the launch of the planned 50-50 joint venture with Rivian Automotive (‘Rivian’) for the development of software and electronics architectures, intended to be used in both companies’ future electric vehicles, as well as on planned investments by Volkswagen in Rivian. Volkswagen plans to invest up to US$5.8bn in Rivian and the joint venture by 2027.

Professional experience

Prior to joining Linklaters, Aya worked as a stockbroker at a major brokerage firm.

Education and qualifications

Aya holds a Juris Doctor from American University Washington College of Law