Ranking tables

Corporate/M&A (Foreign Expertise) | Global

United Arab Emirates

The Corporate/M&A (Foreign Expertise) rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across United Arab Emirates.

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Iraq

  1. Herbert Smith Freehills
    Herbert Smith Freehills
    Corporate/M&A (Foreign Expertise)
    2025 | Spotlight | 20 Years Ranked
    Herbert Smith Freehills is a respected law firm with a successful MENA platform and substantial cross-border capabilities. With a robust Dubai office, the firm regularly features on high-profile domestic deals as well as global transactions, encompassing M&A, joint ventures and regulatory work. Sectors of expertise include infrastructure, financial services, energy and TMT. The firm also possesses notable expertise concerning energy-related mandates in Iraq.
  2. Vinson & Elkins LLP
    Vinson & Elkins LLP
    Corporate/M&A (Foreign Expertise)
    2025 | Spotlight | 10 Years Ranked

    Vinson & Elkins is widely recognised as a major operator in Iraq. The group regularly represents prominent domestic clients and offers both transactional and contentious expertise. The team is also active in infrastructure projects, foreign investment and joint ventures.

Kenya

  1. Anjarwalla Collins & Haidermota Legal Consultants
    Corporate/M&A (Foreign Expertise)
    2025 | Spotlight | 9 Years Ranked
    Anjarwalla Collins & Haidermota is uniquely placed to advise multinational and Kenyan clients on matters of Kenyan law. The firm's practice covers a wide spectrum of corporate and commercial mandates including M&A deals, joint ventures and regulatory transactions. The group also has strong capabilities in the hospitality and real estate sectors in Kenya. The team has further capabilities in handling pan-African transactions for clients based in Asia, Europe and the USA.