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Global United Arab Emirates Corporate/M&A

The Corporate/M&A 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.

Iraq
  1. Vinson & Elkins LLP
    Vinson & Elkins LLP
  2. Herbert Smith Freehills
Kenya
  1. Anjarwalla Collins & Haidermota Legal Consultants

Iraq
  1. Vinson & Elkins LLP
    Vinson & Elkins LLP
    Corporate/M&A
    2023 | Spotlight |
    Vinson & Elkins is widely recognised as a major operator in Iraq, with the Dubai team supplying most of the key lawyers. 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.
  2. Herbert Smith Freehills
    Corporate/M&A
    2023 | Spotlight
Kenya
  1. Anjarwalla Collins & Haidermota Legal Consultants
    Corporate/M&A
    2023 | Spotlight
Oman
  1. DLA Piper Middle East LLP
    DLA Piper Middle East LLP
    Corporate/M&A
    2023 | Spotlight |
    DLA Piper is a well-regarded international law firm with an increasingly significant reputation for M&A transactions both within the UAE and across the Middle East, staffing region-wide work primarily from its Dubai office. The team is particularly noted for its handling of Omani transactions. Alongside major acquisitions, sales and disposals, the firm is also proficient in regulatory matters, joint ventures, restructurings and reorganisations. The team's lawyers are notably experienced in representing clients from the healthcare and technology sectors, with further skills in hospitality and oil and gas.