International & Cross-Border Capabilities
Global Guide 2024 : United Arab Emirates
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Provided by Baker McKenzie
As one of the world’s most open and swiftly growing economies, the UAE continues to be a strategic business, trade and financial hub. The country has diversified beyond oil and gas exports, cultivating its construction and infrastructure, tourism, financial services and technology sectors.
For over a decade, Baker McKenzie has helped businesses optimize opportunities and mitigate risk in the UAE and wider Middle East. Our lawyers are happy to assist you should you require their skills and experience.
Chambers Review
Baker McKenzie`s UAE team is able to call on the unparalleled coverage of the law firm's wider network to support their clients' cross-border needs while offering robust support on regional and local matters. Combining its regional and global strength, the firm is well placed to advise on a broad range of inbound and outbound matters involving the UAE and Gulf region.
The UAE team performs highly in an array of international mandates, both contentious and non-contentious. The M&A team is well equipped to coordinate cross-border deals and also advise on the regional elements of global projects. Clients from sectors such as real estate, energy, financial services and manufacturing are all well served by the team. The group also offers extensive support on contentious mandates, helping clients navigate the UAE and DIFC courts, as well as bringing expertise to international arbitration proceedings.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Through Baker’s well-established Dubai office, we had access to seamless international expertise across all relevant jurisdictions within Europe and the Americas."
"The firm has a good number of team members and an ability to tap into a global team."
"Through Baker’s well-established Dubai office, we had access to seamless international expertise across all relevant jurisdictions within Europe and the Americas."
"The firm has a good number of team members and an ability to tap into a global team."