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Middle East
We have been working with clients in the GCC region for 40 years and have been operating on the ground in the Middle East for over 20 years. With both English and Arabic speaking lawyers, our award-winning Middle East team understands your specific requirements and the distinct dynamics of each marketplace in the region.
We undertake many of the region’s highest value transactions and disputes, and our Middle East Partners are consistently ranked as leading practitioners in their respective fields by independent directories such as Chambers Global and The Legal 500. We are particularly proud of our investment in lawyers with local law qualifications which brings an important multicultural dynamic to our team.
Our lawyers work seamlessly across our Middle East offices in Dubai, Bahrain and Qatar supporting clients with a ‘one team’ approach regardless of geography and leveraging specific expertise from our other international offices as and when required. We work with a variety of clients and industries including, government entities and regulators, sovereign wealth funds, multinational and regional corporates, major investors, high-profile families and individuals
Whatever your requirements our partners take a hands-on, partner-led approach, focusing on delivering clear, practical solutions. Our goal is to provide you with strong partner led relationship management, and we are dedicated to developing deep-rooted, long-term relationships, enabling us to fully understand your needs and objectives.
Compared to other firms, Charles Russell Speechlys brings a unique blend of technical excellence and personal engagement.''
UAE
At the intersection of Asia and Europe, the UAE is a rapidly growing international hub for global businesses and family offices alike.
Bahrain
The Kingdom of Bahrain has one of the most diverse economies in the Middle East, offering a gateway to the wider region for international investors.
Qatar
We are one of the few international law firms in Doha with lawyers permanently based on the ground advising multinational and local clients doing business in Qatar and the wider region.
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Aviation
We advise major players in the sector on the full breadth of aviation industry related work.
Banking & Finance
We can provide you with clear, jargon-free advice. Our team will advise you on the whole range of domestic and cross-border financing transactions.
Commercial
Our Commercial lawyers work across all the firm’s key sectors, from technology to retail, from global brands to entrepreneurial ventures.
Construction & Engineering
We understand the challenges on large scale construction and engineering projects and can provide you with a personable, highly responsive specialist service.
Corporate
We invest time to get to know you and understand how we can best support you to successfully achieve your business goals.
Dispute Resolution
Our team of experts delivers commercial, pragmatic and strategic advice tailored to your needs and objectives across an unrivalled range of sectors and specialisms.
Intellectual Property
Virtually every business worldwide has intellectual property, some of which can be of vital importance to its continued success.
Private Client
Our Private Clients have shaped the way we do business. We respond to your personal plans across multiple areas in the UK and globally.
Real Estate
Whether we are representing your personal or business interests, we aim to build a long-term partnership with you throughout the entire property asset life cycle.
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