At the intersection of Asia and Europe, the UAE is a rapidly growing international hub for global businesses and family offices alike.
The UAE offers opportunities across a broad range of industries from energy and construction to the growing private wealth sector.
Our Dubai office opened in 2017, quickly becoming one of the fastest growing international law firms in the market and offering a broad range of services to clients across the UAE and Middle East.
Dubai
Our Dubai office builds upon our strong presence and reputation in the Middle East.
Thomas R. Snider
Partner, Head of International Arbitration, Dispute Resolution
Navigating Force Majeure, Impossibility and Frustration under UAE Law During the Current Crisis
Patrick Gearon FCIArb
Insights
Media City Qatar: Regulatory Framework, Market Enablers, and Development Pathways
Ahmad Anani
Insights
Charles Russell Speechlys advises SkyPower Global on sale of its Middle East and North Africa arm to INOX Clean Energy
Alex Reid
News
Henry Winter and Abdul Azeem Abdul Samad write for DCNN Magazine on arbitrating data centre disputes in Southeast Asia
Henry Winter
In the Press
Dalal Alhouti, Megan Gray and Robin Hayden write for The Oath Middle East Law Journal about the UAE's focus on ESG
Dalal Alhouti
In the Press
Freezing orders: how are they enforced around the world? United Arab Emirates (ADGM and DIFC) perspective
Peter Smith
Insights
Navigating Dubai’s Onshore Courts: Structure, Appeals, and the Role of the Court of Cassation
Maher Al Nashar
Insights
Disputes Over Donuts: A Conversation with Umar Azmeh, Registrar of the QICDRC
Patrick Gearon FCIArb
Podcasts
Hotel Management Agreements: avoiding common causes of dispute
Thomas R. Snider
Insights
Clarity on Practice Direction No.1 of 2025 in employment law proceedings
Nick Hurley
Quick Reads
Ahmad Anani and Jihane Rizk write for The Legal Industry Reviews: Qatar Edition on private wealth structures under the QFC regime.
Ahmad Anani
In the Press
Peter Smith writes for TL4 Middle East Magazine on the rise of arbitration in private wealth disputes
Peter Smith
In the Press
FIDIC time bar bites – Privy Council holds clause 20.1 is a condition precedent
Glenn Bull
Insights
Charles Russell Speechlys advises Qareeb Data Centres on strategic partnership to deliver Bahrain’s first edge data centre
Reem Al Mahroos
News