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Clyde & Co LLP
Level 15 - Rolex Tower, Sheikh Zayed Road - PO Box 7001
Dubai, UAE
Tel: + 971 4 384 4000
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.
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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.
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.
Learn moreEmployment 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 moreClyde & 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
LexisNexis Middle East Legal Awards 2025
LexisNexis Middle East Legal Awards 2025
Chambers Middle East Awards 2025
Chambers Middle East Awards 2025
MENA II Awards 2025
The Law's Finest 2024
Middle East Insurance Industry Awards 2024
Legalcommunity MENA Awards 2024
Lexology Index Awards 2024
IFLR Middle East Awards 2024
IFLR Middle East Awards 2024
LexisNexis Middle East Legal Awards 2024
LexisNexis Women in Law Awards 2024
Chambers Middle East Awards 2024
Chambers Middle East Awards 2024
Who’s Who Legal Awards 2024
The Legal 500 (Legalease) Middle East and North Africa Awards 2024
MENA IR Awards 2024
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