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Eversheds Sutherland

Commercial Contracts

Global Guide 2026 : United Arab Emirates

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Eversheds Sutherland

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Commercial Contracts - United Arab Emirates

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Eversheds Sutherland is a prominent international law firm with a dedicated, highly experienced commercial contracts practice in the UAE, featuring lawyers based in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi. It acts for a prominent client roster across the TMT, financial services and insurance sectors. The team has noteworthy experience in distribution agreements, restructurings, joint ventures and compliance mandates. The firm also has a strong regional presence allowing for considerable cross-border capabilities.
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Work Highlights

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  • Eversheds Sutherland assisted Joby Aviation with the launch of its electric air-taxi service in Dubai.

Strengths

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  • Eversheds Sutherland's strengths are their ability to undertake complex, high-value mandates and their high level of technical expertise.

    Commercial Contracts respondentGlobal

  • The team at Eversheds are proactive, agile and very supportive.

    Commercial Contracts respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Geraldine Ahern
    Geraldine Ahern

    Geraldine Ahern

    Geraldine Ahern is the managing partner of Eversheds' Abu Dhabi office and heads its commercial practice. She is highly proficient in a wide variety of matters, ranging from drafting and negotiating contracts to corporate structuring and governance issues. She regularly supports clients in the creation and operation of technology and joint venture projects, in addition to her work in the regulatory and compliance sphere.

    • We feel confident in the advice Geraldine gives. The work is turned around within the time frame and the advice is seamless.

      Commercial Contracts respondentGlobal

    • Geraldine is at the top in all categories. She has always provided concise advice based on a profound knowledge of the law and deep cultural understanding of the region.

      Commercial Contracts respondentGlobal

    • Geraldine has been in the market for a long time, and she has massive experience in commercial contracts.

      Commercial Contracts respondentGlobal
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