Freshfields in the Middle East
We have been advising clients across the Middle East for over 30 years. With four offices in the region – Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain and Riyadh (through an association with the Law Firm of Salah Al-Hejailan) – we can advise you on deals and projects throughout the Middle East and into North Africa.
With over 40 lawyers in the region, our teams work in both Arabic and English and we have local law capability in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. We regularly work with local law firms and counsel who are qualified to advise on local law, to make sure, as a client, you get the best advice wherever you need it.
Areas covered
The practice is broadly based, with substantial knowledge and experience in the following areas of law:
- M&A
- Financing and capital raising, including Islamic finance
- Disputes, litigation and arbitration
Sector experience
Our lawyers have a deep understanding of what it means to do business in the region across all core sectors including:
- private equity
- financial institutions
- governments
- telecoms, media and technology
- energy and natural resources
- infrastructure and transport
- manufacturing, industrial and services
- consumer products
- health
For more information please contact:
Matthew Harries
Senior Marketing and Business Development Manager
Tel + 971 4 5099 100
