The international law firm King & Spalding was founded on 1 January 1885 in Atlanta. The firm has been present in the UAE for over a decade, advising on transactions involving local and international laws. The firm boasts of having closed the most high-profile deals in the UAE for both local and foreign clients. The deal team in the UAE is led by managing partner Nabil Issa. The firm is known for its banking, M&A and projects practice.