International & Cross-Border Capabilities | Global

A&O Shearman's UAE team, with offices in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, is recognised as one of the foremost practices in the jurisdiction. From its UAE base, the law firm offers cross-border support to a broad range of clients including global financial institutions, sovereign wealth funds and private equity funds. The UAE team is able to draw on the outstanding resources of the firm's in-house global network, and also maintains close ties to leading firms within the Middle East to handle multi-jurisdictional matters within the region.

From the UAE, the law firm excels in cross-border M&A transactions for a base of leading international and local clients. Its banking capabilities are among the strongest in the market, and its capital markets specialists are well equipped to handle complex multi-jurisdictional mandates. Clients seeking cross-border advice in relation to the real estate, TMT and construction spheres are expertly served by the group, which also offers considerable strength in disputes that are international in scope.

Ashurst is recognised for its strong international and cross-border capabilities in the UAE, operating from its Dubai office which serves as the firm’s regional hub for the Middle East. The team advises on a wide range of complex, multi-jurisdictional matters, including M&A, private equity, joint ventures, project finance, and regulatory compliance, with particular strength in the energy, infrastructure, and digital sectors.

The firm has an ability to mobilize integrated, multidisciplinary teams across borders, offering seamless service on transactions and disputes involving GCC states and key MENA jurisdictions such as Jordan and Egypt. Ashurst’s UAE practice is deeply embedded in the region’s legal and commercial landscape, regularly acting for sovereign entities, global corporates, and financial institutions on strategic cross-border mandates.

Baker McKenzie`s UAE team is able to call on the unparalleled coverage of the law firm's wider network to support its clients' cross-border needs while offering robust support on regional and local matters. Combining its regional and global strength, the firm is well placed to advise on a broad range of inbound and outbound matters involving the UAE and Gulf region.

The UAE team enjoys a leading reputation in key areas. It adeptly represents sovereign wealth funds and blue-chip corporations in a spectrum of transactional matters that have international elements. The team boasts leading cross-border M&A expertise, a pre-eminent banking group and market-leading capital markets capabilities. Alongside its transactional strength, the team provides clients with excellent dispute resolution support, counselling leading financial institutions and construction and energy clients on complex cross-border litigation and arbitration.

The law firm has cultivated a strong reputation for combining international and local expertise. It performs highly on corporate and commercial projects that are cross-border, and is routinely sought out by TMT clients for support on multi-jurisdictional matters. The team's disputes practitioners also provide strong support in international proceedings, particularly those involving the construction and energy sectors.

The firm's Abu Dhabi and Dubai groups are well equipped to advise on a range of complex areas for overseas and local clients. The team has an excellent track record of acting as co-counsel on international disputes, while its transactional lawyers are accustomed to working on international projects. Specialists skilfully advise on M&A deals that are cross-border, as well as project finance deals and matters relating to the TMT, real estate and construction sectors.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramers' Dubai office acts a springboard for the firm's cross-border activity in the Middle East. Working closely with the firm's Riyadh office, the team is sought out by both local and international clients for guidance on a range of cross-border issues. UAE specialists bring strong expertise to matters relating to the Middle East and Gulf region, and are able to leverage the resources of the firm's broader global network.

From the UAE, the team has developed a particularly strong reputation for handling cross-border mandates relating to the construction, real estate and energy spheres. The firm's banking practice is also highly international, offering high-profile clients support on a range of cross-border issues, including project and Islamic finance issues.

Latham & Watkins' Dubai office acts as a key centre for the law firm's work throughout the Middle East and Africa. The UAE team is accustomed to coordinating on complex cross-border projects for a diverse range of clients, including major players originating in the Middle East, as well as multinationals with interests in the region.

Norton Rose Fulbright is praised for its broad knowledge of multiple jurisdictions and active involvement in complex cross-border work. The firm has a longstanding office in Dubai alongside impressive global reach in Europe, the Americas, Asia and Africa. The firm's client base is composed of high-profile international and Middle Eastern entities.