Dubai

Clyde & Co LLP
Level 15 - Rolex Tower, Sheikh Zayed Road - PO Box 7001
Dubai, UAE

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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.

31

Partners

93

Lawyers

198

Total staff

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, as well as in domestic and international arbitration. 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.

What clients say

Clyde & Co's main strength is its international exposure when there is a cross-border deal.

Chambers Global, UAE, 2026

Clyde are one of the largest and longest standing international firms in the UAE and able to seamlessly combine international caliber advice with a deep knowledge and understanding of the Middle East.

Chambers Global, UAE, 2026

Clyde & Co are one of the pre-eminent construction firms operating in the Middle East. The construction department in the Dubai office has unrivalled experience in handling complex, high-value construction and engineering disputes across the EMEA region and boasts some of the leading lawyers in this field. They combine a keen understanding of the market with exceptional expertise in disputes handling.

Chambers Global, UAE, 2026

Good team for Marine-related work.

Legal 500 EMEA, UAE, 2026

The TMT practice at Clyde is incredible. They are young, knowledgeable, and diverse. We engaged Clyde's TMT practice in multiple occasions to consult on matters in the Middle East.

Legal 500 EMEA, UAE, 2026

Clyde & Co’s team is unique because it is genuinely sector-led and execution-focused. They don’t just advise on the law; they understand how insurers and financial services businesses operate in the UAE and wider GCC, and they translate that insight into clear, actionable strategies.

Legal 500 EMEA, UAE, 2026

The team at Clyde & Co has consistently exceeded my expectations. Its diligence, efficiency and dedication to finding practical solutions makes it a standout choice in the legal landscape.

Chambers Global, UAE, 2026

Clyde & Co demonstrates strong partner leadership, with practical business knowledge as well as legal expertise, and a clear understanding of what the client wants.

Chambers Global, UAE, 2026