The Middle East is a key market for global business. The scale of deals, projects, developments and investment opportunities attracts the major players from all commercial and industrial sectors.

At Dentons, we provide both the legal and strategic advice you need as well as the important local knowledge and experience, to help you maximize the opportunities for your business. Our extensive and experienced resources, tailored approach and long-standing presence in the Middle East region enable us to undertake the most complex of assignments.

Our clients benefit from our knowledge of the laws, language and business customs in all the countries in which we operate. Our presence in the Middle East is the largest of any international law firm and spans the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Jordan, Lebanon and Egypt. With decades of experience in this market, our long-standing relationships within these communities provide strategic advantage for you and your business endeavors.

You can leverage our long-established and highly credible reputation with government officials, financial institutions and other intermediaries. These strong ties allow us to help you develop business opportunities, speed up approval processes and make progress. When conducting business in the Middle East, choose the partner that makes sense. Choose Dentons.

Recognition

Dentons wins seven awards at the Legal Benchmarking Group’s Social Impact EMEA Awards 2024

September 17, 2024

Dentons, the world’s largest global law firm, has been recognized as a leading employer for inclusion and diversity – winning seven awards at the Social Impact EMEA Awards 2024 organized by Legal Benchmarking Group. Dentons was the most awarded law firm at the event, which recognizes elite firms championing inclusion within the workplace.  The event took place at the Waldorf Hilton in London on September 12, 2024.

Dentons boosts its quality rankings in The Legal 500 EMEA 2024

April 3, 2024

The Legal 500 EMEA 2024 has awarded Dentons 260 practice and sector rankings across Europe, Middle East and Africa, including 82 Tier 1 and 82 Tier 2 standings. The Firm earned 35 new or improved practice rankings, confirming the ever-strengthening scope and quality of client services. In addition, we received a total of 282 individual rankings for 234 Dentons lawyers in 37 jurisdictions placing them among the leaders in their respective practice areas. 

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.

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Insights

Navigating global sanctions: the critical role of a robust recusal policy

March 6, 2025

United Arab Emirates: In today’s global economy, multinational companies operate across jurisdictions with diverse regulatory landscapes.

Oman employment updates

February 27, 2025

Oman: The relevant authorities in Oman are now actively taking steps to penalise companies that do not comply with certain employer obligations announced in 2024

Global Pay Transparency and Equity Guide

February 25, 2025

Global: Navigating international pay transparency and equity rules can be complex. To help, we have developed an interactive Global Pay Transparency & Equity Guide, including an interactive heatmap which allows you to compare regulations across 50+ jurisdictions. Our guide provides a clear, at-a-glance overview of the legal landscape, helping you prepare for both current and upcoming transparency reporting requirements worldwide. Alongside this we also provide a summary of the pay equity laws you need to know about in each jurisdiction.

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News and Events

Recent Press Releases

Project Finance International (PFI) has named Hafeet Rail as a Deal of the Year at its 2024 Project Finance International Awards

March 10, 2025

Dentons advised on the Hafeet Rail project, that was named Middle East & Africa Transport Deal of the Year at the Project Finance International Awards, which took place in London on 20 February.

Dentons wins four awards at the emeafinance Middle East Banking Awards 2024

March 5, 2025

United Arab Emirates: Dentons has secured four prestigious awards at the emeafinance Middle East Banking Awards 2024, held in Dubai on Wednesday 26 February.

Dentons advises Sponsors in relation to two major Saudi Aramco housing projects

February 28, 2025

Dentons advised the Sponsors, Asyad Group and Lamar Holding, on two major multi-million US dollar Saudi Aramco housing projects – the Haradh and Wudayhi Housing Projects, and the Abu Ali Housing Project in Saudi Arabia.

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