With one of the longest established and broadest networks of any global law firm in the Middle East, our litigation and dispute resolution team knows how to solve problems with minimum disruption.

Throughout the Middle East, our dedicated litigation and arbitration lawyers deliver on-the-ground expertise on the largest and most complex disputes, before both domestic and international courts and tribunals. Whether you are a local or multinational corporation, financial institution or government entity, we will leverage our commerciality and pragmatic approach to meet your needs. Our strong track record on many of the leading cases across the region demonstrates our ability and commitment to the success of our clients.

We cover the full spectrum of commercial disputes, and work across a wide range of industry sectors, including transport, infrastructure, banking, real estate, telecoms and oil and gas. Our team of lawyers – many of whom are bilingual Arabic speakers – has considerable experience in domestic and international arbitration. We act both independently and alongside local advocates in court cases, DIFC court proceedings, claims before special tribunals, adjudications and other similar alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. We also have a strong fraud and internal investigations practice.

Our experience covers all the major international arbitration institutions and rules, as well as those located in the region, including ICC, LCIA, UNCITRAL, Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC), the Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration (SCCA), Abu Dhabi International Arbitration Centre (arbitrateAD), Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (CRCICA), AAA and ICSID.

Recognition

Dentons recognized as one of the world’s top 10 arbitration firms

March 25, 2024

Dentons, the world's largest global law firm, has ascended into the top 10 of the Global Arbitration Review's GAR30 ranking of international arbitration law firms globally for 2024.

229 Dentons lawyers ranked in Chambers Global 2019

February 15, 2019

Dentons is pleased to announce that 229 of its lawyers have been ranked in the Chambers Global 2019 guide. This is an increase of over 30 percent compared to last year's total of 175. Of these recommended lawyers, 90 are ranked in the highest bands (Bands 1 and 2, Eminent Practitioner, Star, Senior Statespeople).

Dentons lawyers shine in The Legal 500 Hall of Fame

March 1, 2018

Dentons is proud to announce that 17 of our lawyers from Africa, Europe, Middle East and the United States have made it into The Legal 500 Hall of Fame, as lawyers at the pinnacle of the profession.

Insights

Dispute Review Boards updates (UK Construction focus)

March 17, 2025

United Kingdom: The first useful update comes from FIDIC, where its Dispute Avoidance and Adjudication Forum has published a new practice note (available at https://fidic.org/node/45229) looking at the appointment of dispute boards which are referenced in multiple editions and forms of FIDIC contracts. The practice note identifies 12 tasks which, if followed, are said to lead to the “most successful formation of the most suitable DB for a given project”.

Qatarisation Law No. 12/2024: Navigating the new regime in the construction sector

November 20, 2024

Qatar: The Qatarisation Law supports Qatar National Vision 2030 by prioritising Qatari employment in the private sector. The move follows a broader theme in the region to encourage the training and hiring of local nationals.

The Legal 500: Construction Country Comparative Guide 2024 - Saudi Arabia Chapter

May 15, 2024

Saudi Arabia: We are pleased to share that we have authored the Saudi Arabia edition of The Legal 500: Construction Country Comparative Guide 2024. Partner, Paul Prescott, along with Senior Legal Consultant, Dr Sairah Narmah-Alqasim, Senior Associate, Gabriel Olufemi and Sultan Al-Mutairi, have provided their insights and expertise on this KSA Construction Q&A.

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News and Events

Recent Press Releases

Dentons releases Global AI Trends Report

January 20, 2025

Dentons, the world’s largest global law firm, has published a Global AI Trends report, highlighting key risk considerations with viewpoints from multiple jurisdictions.

Dentons enhances construction and engineering expertise in Qatar

December 18, 2024

Dentons, the world's largest global law firm, has announced the promotion of Gabriel Olufemi to partner, reinforcing the firm's commitment to providing top-tier legal services in the construction and engineering sectors across the Middle East.

Dentons bolsters its Saudi Arabia Regulatory and Litigation practice with the arrival of partner, Abdullah Alsulaimi

September 16, 2024

Dentons, the world's largest global law firm, is delighted to announce that Abdullah Alsulaimi has joined its Riyadh office as a partner in the Regulatory and Litigation practice. Abdullah's appointment represents a significant expansion of Dentons' capabilities, further strengthening the firm's ability to deliver top-tier legal services in Saudi Arabia.

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