Who`s Who Legal Middle East

“Mark Wilson deserves a special mention. Mark`s strength in guiding complex cases to the end is the epitome of the qualities of the legal profession that every young lawyer should aspire to. Peter Ellingham of Kennedys in Dubai is an English lawyer who has been practicing in the United Arab Emirates for several years. It is always very European, which is of great value and helps for European companies that need local legal advice. He also has great local skills that allow him to guide his clients through the jurisdiction and its customs. “Daniel Xu and his exceptional team always work in a direction that aims to inspire, support and maintain close contact with clients to help their clients achieve great legal success. Our extensive experience allows our clients to rely on us for all legal matters, from simple transactions to complex and multi-dimensional issues in a wide range of industries. Whether our clients wish to provide medical services, develop commercial satellite imagery, complete complex transactions, or comply with international and local laws and regulations, our lawyers have the knowledge and expertise to provide comprehensive advice. The UAE and the Middle East have always been a fascinating place for the outside world. Some still imagine it as a land of flying carpets and magic lamps, while others know it as a modern and sophisticated country exemplified by the engineering marvel of Burj Khalifa.

Doing business in the UAE is a problem that. Andrew Cheung, who returns to the firm`s client-focused role after a stint as General Counsel, is the primary point of contact for commercial dispute resolution at Dentons in the United Arab Emirates. Recent instructions range from new DIFC court cases to arbitration in a number of industries. Richard Clarke is a key senior partner and partner Zahra Rose Khawaja is also highly regarded. “Nick Sharratt is exceptional and a pleasure to work with – he is readily available, incredibly dedicated and navigates complex legal and commercial matters with ease. We greatly appreciate his support, not only in his own field, but also as a trusted advisor throughout our company. Local lawyers in the UAE give a multifaceted and not exclusively negative image of the market. A global company asked the same questions as the rest of the world, the challenges in the real estate sector are not new as the mass market has never returned to its pre-2008 highs and is experiencing a pre-Covid slowdown, even though a number of flagship Expo related projects continue to create jobs in the country. However, the liquidation of Arabtec, a local and state-owned entrepreneur, is a visible shock in the market and could cause some entrepreneurs less present in the region to question their commitment. However, the fortunes of the legal market do not follow; Saudi Arabia`s Vision 2030, which includes large-scale projects on the UK`s west coast, such as the Red Sea Development Project, Neom and Amaala, has included legal advice from a number of UAE-based legal teams. On the M&A side, a number of opportunities arose for troubled deals – particularly for private equity, which recovered from the Abraaj collapse. “The team is very hardworking, creative and up-to-date in all the issues that are handled by them.

There is never a time when they are at any time of the day, regardless of the various complex issues they face on a daily basis. In addition, I believe the team is extremely creative in its legal strategy with respect to various cases. often develop complex strategies to defend legal cases for the benefit of their client. “Knowing that they have won serious legal battles gives you a lot of confidence in their abilities.” Philip Punwar leads Baker Botts L.L.P.`s dispute resolution team in the United Arab Emirates. It covers a range of disputes, some of which involve engineering and infrastructure, as well as shareholder disputes and a wider range of commercial matters. He also specializes in DIFC solicitor-client privilege law and has been appointed supervising counsel. Senior partner Dustin Appel returned to Texas and the firm`s Houston office. “Considerable local knowledge, combined with the sophistication to interact with legal partners and other stakeholders in mature markets and jurisdictions.” “KWH`s approach to understanding our behaviour, strengths and weaknesses, and communication plays a central role in this. Written legal opinions are simple, tailored and easy to understand. “Seema Bono is an excellent litigator.

She is extremely cautious when it comes to conducting a thorough review of a file before giving her clients the legal and strategic advice they need. Always calm and in a good mood under pressure. Despite Covid-19 and the tragic events in Lebanon, 2020 and early 2021 were diplomatically marked by the UAE`s settlement of two of its major diplomatic disputes. The first is the Abraham Agreement, which normalizes relations between the UAE and Israel. Opportunities abound, with pools of golf capital ready to invest in Israeli startups, with common interests in fintech and cybersecurity. In early 2021, Qatar and other GCC members moved towards reopening borders, air links and trade links, which were closed in 2017. In addition, Sudan`s removal from the US list of “state sponsors of terrorism” could also encourage foreign investment in the country. Law firms will have different ways of serving this work, but the UAE sees at least some of it in pole position. The combination of our lawyers` extensive regional experience and our integrated global network of offices ensures that we are well equipped to provide world-class legal services to Middle East clients across our firm. “Stuart Paterson is an incredibly confident and measured lawyer in any courtroom. It radiates silent authority and mastery of all relevant facts and legal principles. Never relieved of his entry into submission. He is known for his rigorous analysis of all legal issues and for his firm defense of his clients` positions.

Holland & Knight has extensive experience in providing legal advice to clients in the Middle East. Our firm includes lawyers representing multinational corporations and entrepreneurs doing business in the Middle East, India and Africa, as well as Middle Eastern companies operating in the United States and around the world. “Alexander Lütgendorf is very knowledgeable, experienced in several legal issues and also brings a business perspective, not just a legal one.” “Daniel Xu has been our legal advisor for several years and has represented us in various projects in the UAE and the Middle East. As a qualified partner in Singapore based in the UAE, he has been working effectively on civil and customary law issues for over 10 years. He has strong communication skills in English and Chinese and works very well with our management and project teams. Daniel is commercially savvy and able to think outside the box to offer creative solutions in dispute prevention and management. “Charlotte Bijlani combines keen intelligence with an excellent understanding of Gulf legal policy and strategic wisdom that keeps her focus on the client`s objectives.” Our Middle East team provides access to the resources of our international firm of approximately 1,700 lawyers and professionals in the United States.