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Freshfields

Corporate/M&A

Global Guide 2026 : Middle East-wide


Freshfields

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Corporate/M&A - Middle East-wide

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Freshfields is a pre-eminent law firm with an impressive corporate offering across the MENA region, comprising offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh and Bahrain. This is complemented by a noteworthy Iranian practice principally run from Vienna. The firm typically advises private equity firms on investment matters and assists clients with high profile M&A deals. Its lawyers offer sector-specific experience in the TMT, healthcare, automotive, and oil and gas industries.

Notable practitioners

Dubai-based Pervez Akhtar is a key contact.

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