International & Cross-Border Capabilities

Ashurst is recognised for its strong international and cross-border capabilities in the UAE, operating from its Dubai office which serves as the firm’s regional hub for the Middle East. The team advises on a wide range of complex, multi-jurisdictional matters, including M&A, private equity, joint ventures, project finance, and regulatory compliance, with particular strength in the energy, infrastructure, and digital sectors.

The firm has an ability to mobilize integrated, multidisciplinary teams across borders, offering seamless service on transactions and disputes involving GCC states and key MENA jurisdictions such as Jordan and Egypt. Ashurst’s UAE practice is deeply embedded in the region’s legal and commercial landscape, regularly acting for sovereign entities, global corporates, and financial institutions on strategic cross-border mandates.