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Clyde & Co LLP

Commercial Contracts

Global Guide 2026 : United Arab Emirates

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Clyde & Co LLP

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Commercial Contracts - United Arab Emirates

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Clyde & Co maintains an impressive corporate and commercial practice across its Dubai and Abu Dhabi offices. It offers a considerable depth of resources and is proficient in large-scale domestic and cross-border mandates. Its lawyers demonstrate market-leading expertise regarding group restructurings, distribution agreements, joint ventures and compliance issues. The firm has a dedicated FDI team that advises international corporations establishing themselves both 'onshore' and in the UAE's free zones.

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Strengths

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  • Clyde & Co are always focused on identifying client pain points and offering multiple solutions to mitigate risk and resolve issues.

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  • Clyde & Co's focus is not just on the strict legal position, but also on the application of the law in practice and how the authorities deal with particular issues.

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  • The team at Clyde & Co are very responsive, offering proper legal advice, good negotiation skills, identification of the different risks and the ability to come up with practical solutions.

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  • Their strengths are the clear articulation of their responses to queries and their excellent communication.

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  • Clyde & Co are able to seamlessly combine international-calibre advice with a deep knowledge and understanding of the Middle East and its complex legal frameworks and customs.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Ben Smith
    Ben Smith

    Ben Smith

    Ben Smith is a widely respected lawyer who is best known for his skills in FDI projects and corporate structuring. He is based in Dubai and is particularly adept at acting for international clients in the energy and technology sectors.

    • Ben Smith combines exceptional corporate and commercial legal expertise with a deep-rooted knowledge of the complexities and varied legal landscape of the UAE and wider Middle East.

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    • His strengths are his excellent client relationship and client engagement skills.

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    • Ben Smith cares about his clients and is incredibly knowledgeable in general. His commercial awareness and pleasant demeanour make him a go-to guy for advice and support in a client's time of need.

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    • Ben is very responsive and open to exploring possible solutions to issues.

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  • Philip O'Riordan
    Philip O'Riordan

    Philip O'Riordan

    Philip O'Riordan is a longstanding lawyer who covers a range of mandates, from corporate structuring and governance issues to negotiating contracts and shareholder agreements.

    • Among the lawyers I have met throughout my career, Philip stands out as the most knowledgeable, well informed, patient, understanding and committed.

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