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 over 55 partners and over 300 staff.

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.

33

Partners

80

Lawyers

94

Legal professionals

1989

Year of establishment

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 over 55 partners and over 300 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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Law at Work

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.

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What clients say

Clyde & Co has a long history in the Middle East and this is evident in the quality of advice and understanding within the team.

Chambers Global, UAE, 2025

They have a great ability to understand the relevant underlying business, commercial and technical particularities of the case and the larger dynamics of the relevant industry sector.

Chambers Global, UAE, 2025

Clyde & Co's Dubai M&A team are well versed in the M&A market and practices. They are also well-structured and attentive to the client's requirements and targets.

Legal 500 EMEA, UAE, 2025

The TMT practice team has a strong appreciation of law and practice in technology and media. The team are very experienced in acting for clients looking to secure outsourced technology solutions and they are readily able to understand the risks and issues with strong communicators in the team.

Legal 500 EMEA, UAE, 2025

The team at Clyde & Co has strong commercial awareness and is sensitive to local customs and culture.

Chambers Global, UAE, 2025

Clyde is one of the major law firms for construction work in the Middle East. They maintain a strong, diverse team which is always committed to delivering the best possible outcome for their client.

Chambers Global, UAE, 2025

The team has expanded significantly, providing greater bench strength and enabling good response times. The partners are impressive and they are growing and investing in diverse future talent.

Legal 500 EMEA, UAE, 2025

The Clyde & Co team is always responsive, and their level of assistance is always appropriate and to the point.

Chambers Global, UAE, 2024

Distinctions récentes

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

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