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Dubai
Clyde & Co LLP
Level 15 - Rolex Tower, Sheikh Zayed Road - PO Box 7001
Dubai, UAE
Tel: + 971 4 384 4000
Clyde & Co Dubai helps businesses to grow and operate in the Middle East
We established our first office in the region by opening in Dubai in 1989 and now have the largest presence of any international law firm in the Middle East with 56 partners and over 330 staff.
86
Lawyers
110
Legal professionals
1989
Year of establishment
We have accumulated over 35 years of deep market knowledge and experience in the sectors in which our clients operate, with particular expertise in insurance, energy, transport, infrastructure, marine and trade, as well as aviation, education, defence, finance, healthcare, hospitality, and technology. Working with industry leaders in the region endorses our reputation for providing practical guidance on how to get things done in what can be a challenging market to navigate.
International and domestic clients engage our lawyers across the full spectrum of their corporate and commercial needs, including company structuring and governance, policy setting and licensing arrangements, employment and Emiratisation issues, funding, procurement, intellectual property (IP), technology and general commercial contracts.
Our teams help institutions manage the increased burden of compliance and provide recovery solutions and assistance when clients are faced with cash collection issues.
We have a strong track record in both the local and DIFC Courts. This means we are well positioned to advise clients who are dealing with disputes and significant international arbitrations.
Clyde & Co enjoys an unrivalled position as one of the longest-standing international law firms in the Middle East, with 56 partners and over 330 staff. Our Dubai office complements a regional footprint that includes offices in Abu Dhabi in the UAE, Doha in Qatar, Jeddah and Riyadh in Saudi Arabia and Cairo in Egypt, providing a full-service commercial offering of local lawyers across key business sectors and practice areas.
Family Businesses
Over recent years, family-owned businesses in the Middle East have continued to experience exponential growth and success, with many having evolved into large and complex multinational conglomerates with an ever-increasing need for the best legal advice.
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Employment law and practice are constantly evolving in the GCC region. Understanding the impact of these changes can be hard work, even for dedicated HR teams.
Read moreWhat clients say
The team is diverse and there is a strong collaboration with our internal legal teams, other offices, as well as our second counsel working on the same project.
Legal 500 EMEA, UAE, 2024
They are well respected by insurers in a complex and evolving geography for litigation.
Legal 500 EMEA, UAE, 2024
They are very knowledgeable about their regions and very involved in the DIFC courts. They have on-the-ground, first-hand experience and their knowledge, particularly in Dubai, is fantastic.
Chambers Global, UAE, 2024
The Clyde & Co team is always responsive, and their level of assistance is always appropriate and to the point.
Chambers Global, UAE, 2024
Particular expertise in the healthcare, education and technology sectors. It handles a broad range of mandates, with particular strength advising on commercial contracts.
Legal 500 EMEA, UAE, 2023
They bring a level of understanding of the business risk in addition to the legal risks.
Legal 500 EMEA, UAE, 2023
Extremely good lawyers and very easy to deal with. Very effective at resolving disputes and always a great result. Brilliant in negotiations.
Legal 500 EMEA, UAE, 2022
The greatest advantage that the Clyde & Co. team have is the balance between letter of the law and its practical application. We always trust the team’s ability to provide a specific and usefully applicable advice.
Legal 500 EMEA, UAE, 2022
They are very attentive and quick to react. They understand our business and have developed strong relationships with us.
Chambers Global, UAE, 2022
Latest awards won
Employment Team of the Year
LexisNexis Middle East Legal Awards 2025
GCC Law Firm of the Year
LexisNexis Middle East Legal Awards 2025
UAE Insurance Law Firm of the Year
Chambers Middle East Awards 2025
UAE Construction Dispute Resolution Law Firm of the Year
Chambers Middle East Awards 2025
Law Firm of the Year
MENA II Awards 2025
International Law Firm of the Year
The Law's Finest 2024
Law Firm of the Year
Middle East Insurance Industry Awards 2024
Litigation Firm of the Year
Legalcommunity MENA Awards 2024
UAE Law Firm of the Year
Lexology Index Awards 2024
Impact Deal Award
IFLR Middle East Awards 2024
Pro Bono Firm of the Year
IFLR Middle East Awards 2024
Law Firm of the Year
LexisNexis Middle East Legal Awards 2024
International Law Firm of the Year
LexisNexis Women in Law Awards 2024
Middle East Law Firm of the Year Dispute Resolution
Chambers Middle East Awards 2024
UAE Dispute Resolution Law Firm of the Year
Chambers Middle East Awards 2024
UAE Law Firm of the Year
Who’s Who Legal Awards 2024
Shipping and Transport Firm of the Year
The Legal 500 (Legalease) Middle East and North Africa Awards 2024
Law Firm of the Year
MENA IR Awards 2024
Employment Team of the Year
The Oath Middle East Legal Awards 2023
International Litigation Firm of the Year - UAE
Chambers Middle East Awards 2023
Construction Law Firm of the Year - UAE
Chambers Middle East Awards 2023
UAE Gold Tier Firm
World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000 - 2023
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