The Regulatory: Government & Public Affairs table focuses on law firms and lawyers advising government departments and government entities on legislative drafting and policy implementation. The negotiation of trade agreements, investment agreements and procurement contracts are also relevant. Matters are considered both at the Federal Government level and with regard to the governments of individual emirates. Law firms acting for private sector entities in their negotiations with governmental bodies also have a place in the rankings. A related table for Competition focuses on lawyers focusing their time on merger clearance work.
