United Arab Emirates - Jurisdiction Rankings

Matouk Bassiouny

Firm overview

Our UAE lawyers are experts in advising on all aspects of UAE law. Our Abu Dhabi and Dubai offices are also well-placed to provide local legal support across the GCC.

We advise both local and international companies on a full range of issues from contentious and non-contentious corporate and commercial matters, including major product work, establishing and conducting business across the Emirates, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, employment matters, property, distributions and franchise arrangements.

White & Case

Firm overview

White & Case is a truly global law firm, uniquely positioned to help our clients achieve their ambitions in today's G20 world. As a pioneering international law firm, our cross-border experience and diverse team of local, US and English-qualified lawyers consistently deliver results for our clients. n both established and emerging markets, our lawyers are integral, long-standing members of the community, giving our clients insights into the local business environment alongside our experience in multiple jurisdictions. We work with some of the world's most respected and well-established banks and businesses, as well as start-up visionaries, governments and state-owned entities.

Paul Hastings

Firm overview

Founded in 1951, Paul Hastings has grown into a global powerhouse with more than 1,500 lawyers in the U.S., Europe, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East.

The firm provides superior intellectual capital and execution to the world’s leading investment banks, asset managers and corporations. With elite teams in 17 core practices, we have earned a well-deserved reputation as a top international firm, with a trajectory of continued growth and success.

Our teams work closely with clients to understand their unique businesses and anticipate the challenges that may lay ahead. Our efforts helping them secure the best possible results in their most important matters have earned us a wide range of industry-leading honors and awards.

Meysan

Firm overview

Meysan’s UAE office serves as a strategic hub for the firm’s regional operations, offering market-leading expertise in both corporate transactions and dispute resolution. With a deep-rooted understanding of UAE laws and regulations, our multilingual team advises corporates, funds, investors, and high net worth individuals on high-stakes M&A transactions, complex regulatory matters, and sophisticated cross-border deals. On the disputes front, we represent clients in some of the UAE’s most significant commercial, employment, and financial litigation cases, as well as arbitral award enforcement. Led by Managing Partner Bader El-Jeaan, a leading figure in the M&A space, our UAE team is recognized for its ability to deliver exceptional results in both contentious and transactional mandates.