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Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Corporate/M&A

Global Guide 2026 : United Arab Emirates

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Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

About

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Our Dubai office is a regional hub that connects clients operating out of or doing business in the Middle East with our global network of offices. Our lawyers’ knowledge of the region’s distinct legal, regulatory, and business structures complements our ability to serve clients across service areas, industries, and jurisdictions. Our Dubai team includes lawyers fluent in Arabic and English who are qualified to practice in civil and common law jurisdictions. We also maintain long-standing collaborative relationships with local counsel throughout the Middle East.

We have experience in conventional and Islamic finance, capital markets and securities, energy transactions and infrastructure projects, fund structuring and documentation, employment counseling, and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act compliance and investigations. We also advise on regional disputes and complex litigation.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - United Arab Emirates

Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius fields a compact corporate team across its Dubai and Abu Dhabi offices. The team ably assists clients with the full gamut of M&A matters, including the establishment of joint ventures. The firm's clients hail from a variety of sectors, such as energy and technology. Its lawyers offer further strengths in the formation of investment funds.

Notable practitioners

Mark Gilligan is a key contact for the department.

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Work Highlights

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  • Morgan Lewis advised Bayanat on its merger with Yahsat to create an AI-powered space technology company.

Strengths

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  • Morgan Lewis supports us with pragmatic, commercially sound and timely advice.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • The Morgan Lewis team have the ability to problem-solve and think outside the box, while also highlighting appropriate risks and rewards.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • We appreciate Morgan Lewis's hands-on knowledge, trouble-shooting and full cooperation at all times.

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  • Morgan Lewis delivers a world-class quality of service. Professionalism, responsiveness, punctuality and superior problem-solving skills are the main characteristics of this team.

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