This provides a simple one-stop shop for business consultants and legal procurement services to gather information about the companies they want to hire. As one of the first global law firms to establish a presence in the Middle East, Shearman & Sterling has extensive regional experience and an integrated global network of offices providing world-class legal services. We have represented clients in groundbreaking operations and previous projects that have led to the region`s emergence as a dynamic financial centre. We have also represented clients in some of the most complex litigation related to construction and development projects, investments, acquisitions and joint ventures. Our lawyers provide a strategic bridge for clients around the world, helping them identify and resolve legal issues that arise in today`s competitive business environment. Our first-hand knowledge of many jurisdictions, coupled with strong relationships with firms around the world, allows us to provide our clients with a truly global legal support system. This gives us the perspective and cost-effective ability to help clients successfully resolve legal issues when and where they occur. The profile section contains a list of companies that have created business profiles in The Legal 500. The firm has a global network of business people, including accountants, investment bankers, private detectives, insurance brokers, public relations firms and private bankers in foreign jurisdictions, who can be used to facilitate the successful resolution of clients` business.

Volume 1 Ranking for Water Banking and Finance Ranked Volume 1 for Capital Markets in the UAE The Legal 500 2019 King & Spalding has been serving the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for over a decade through its offices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The firm provides comprehensive advice on all matters relating to local and international laws and is highly recognized for its experience in Islamic finance, corporate finance, debt capital markets, real estate and hospitality, stock markets, construction, infrastructure projects, energy, international arbitration and dispute resolution, and investment funds. Kalbian Hagerty`s lawyers have been hired by clients around the world to handle all types of civil disputes, arbitration and mediation, business planning, contract negotiations and transactions in various jurisdictions, including general and civil courts. Al Ghurair Investments represented Al Ghurair Investments in its AED 1.2 billion Shariah-compliant syndicated real estate development financing. Dentons` banking and finance team advised two award-winning transactions at the Bonds, Loans & Sukuk Middle East Awards 2022, which were announced last night at the awards ceremony in Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai. These awards recognize the most innovative and innovative transactions of government bond issuers and borrowers, corporations and financial institutions. Samena Capital represents Samena Capital, a leading investment group focused on the subcontinent, Asia, Middle East and Africa (collectively known as the SAMENA region), by acquiring a stake in Flemingo International, one of the world`s leading tax-free retail and travel operators focused on emerging markets. Amanat Holding PJSC Representing the co-leads in connection with the AED 1.375 billion IPO of 55% of Amanat Holdings PJSC`s share capital in the Dubai financial market.

We provide exceptional service to regional clients and foreign investors looking for opportunities in the Middle East, including multinational corporations, government departments, state-owned enterprises, banks, entrepreneurs, investment agencies and financial sponsors. These clients turn to us because of our exceptional experience in mergers and acquisitions, project development, finance, financial regulation, capital markets, private equity and dispute resolution, as well as our extensive experience in the construction, energy and infrastructure sectors. Barakah Central Project Representation of ADWEA/ADWEC under the power purchase agreement for the $35 billion 5.6,6000 MW shuweihat nuclear project under construction in Barakah, Emirate of Abu Dhabi. This project received the «MENA Public Sector Financing Deal of the Year» award by IJGlobal in 2016. Gargash represented the Dubai-based Gargash family under an Islamic and conventional acquisition financing facility with two tranches provided by Mashreqbank psc in connection with the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Gargash Enterprises LLC (Gargash Enterprises). This is one of the largest leveraged buyouts in the history of the automotive industry. Dentons is pleased to announce that the firm has once again been recognized as «International Law Firm of the Year» by the Oath Middle East Legal Awards. This is the second year in a row that the firm has won the evening`s main prize. The award ceremony took place on 5 December 2018 in Dubai. 13 May 2022 Legal Week names King & Spalding Real Estate Team of the Year at the 2022 Middle East Awards White & Case has been active in the UAE for over 35 years before opening in Abu Dhabi in 2007 and expanding further with an office in Dubai in 2013.

The firm in the UAE has more than 50 lawyers, all of whom have extensive international experience and some of whom also have skills in Arabic and other languages. We offer a unique offer in the UAE as we have qualified lawyers in the UAE, New York and english. With the success of our long-standing presence in Abu Dhabi, we opened an office at the Dubai International Financial Centre in 2015. From our hubs in the UAE, we continue to represent clients on some of the region`s largest projects, world-class domestic and foreign investment transactions, and major international arbitrations. March 21, 2016 King & Spalding advises Alinma Jeddah Economic City Real Estate Fund on Shariah-compliant financing of SAR 3.6 billion In addition, we have worked closely with governments to draft new laws and regulations. We also worked with the Emirate of Abu Dhabi in 1971 to establish the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), which helps them establish a new era in Abu Dhabi`s economy. In 1975, we opened an office in Abu Dhabi to help our clients make Abu Dhabi one of the most important energy centers in the world. Most recently, we advised Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) on its establishment as an international financial centre in the UAE and the UAE government on reforming its financial regulatory framework. «It`s a team that understands exactly what to do, so I never have a problem with them.» «The team is knowledgeable and approachable.» «There is an unrestricted commitment to serving us as customers. We feel like we`re always in the first place. «We finished each other`s sentences, we debated constructively, it was a flawless experience. «Extremely dedicated and hard-working team» «great talent and boundless energy» «Excellent work» Chambers Global 2019 Nakheel Representing Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank and Samba Financial Group in terms of AED 1.5 billion financing for Nakheel for a residential real estate project in Dubai. The deal was named «Ijarah Deal of the Year» by Islamic Finance News in 2018.

Middle East Energy, Mining & Utilities M&A Legal Advisor Mergermarket Middle East Awards 2017 United Arab Emirates: Last week, the UAE Ministry of Justice issued a circular to the Dubai courts, potentially representing an important turning point in terms of enforcing English court decisions in the UAE`s land courts. Given the predominance of English law and the popularity of English courts as the preferred jurisdiction for transactions between international parties, this development is likely to be of considerable importance to all companies involved in business transactions and financing in the UAE. As a pioneer in the field of financing in the region, we have advised two of the largest project bond financings in the Middle East and revolutionary Shariah-compliant financing, such as the first energy project in the Middle East to include Islamic bank financing and the largest Islamic oil and gas financing. Our experience also includes Dow Chemical`s successful representation in an ICC arbitration resulting from the failure of the joint venture with Petrochemical Industries of Kuwait, which resulted in a $2.47 billion arbitration award in favor of Dow – the largest commercial arbitration award ever rendered. Abu Dhabi Crude Oil Pipeline represented Abu Dhabi Crude Oil Pipeline LLP, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), in the first issue of $3 billion worth of senior covered bonds. The Rule 144A/Regulation S bonds were the first issue on the CAPITAL MARKET of the ADNOC Group. The bond issue was also one of the largest non-governmental bond issues in the history of the Middle East. Opened in 1968, our Abu Dhabi office is part of a fully integrated team of more than 50 lawyers in the UAE who provide their clients with a full range of legal services in all major legal areas of banking and finance, business and commerce, construction, dispute resolution, energy and projects, and TMT. Our knowledge of Arabic at all levels also enhances our ability to meet the legal and business needs of our clients in the UAE. Best Law Firm – UAE emeafinance Middle East Banking Awards 2018 Kalbian Hagerty also provides sophisticated corporate tax advice to international clients based in the US or abroad.

In the UAE and across the GCC, the firm provides comprehensive legal services to businesses, including market entry advice, contract negotiations and representation in a wide range of business transactions.