Governments the world over recognize the importance of investing in their transport infrastructure, whether that involves road, rail, air or sea transport. With Dentons by your side you will benefit from our many years of experience on rail projects around the world, as well as from our leading regional aviation and ship finance practices.

As Middle East airlines expand and renew their fleets with a view to attaining and maintaining leading positions in the global industry, our aviation team has advised on many of their aircraft acquisitions. With Governments expanding and upgrading aviation infrastructure across the region, we have also advised on landmark new-build developments at airports around the region.

Over the last 20 years Dentons lawyers have been involved with some of the world’s most innovative, complex and pioneering rail projects, working on heavy rail (passenger and freight) and urban transit systems of strategic importance in a range of jurisdictions. As a result, you will benefit from a market-leading rail and infrastructure team globally and this, together with our network of offices and long presence on the ground in the Middle East, allows us to support you on all aspects of rail projects, providing strategic, insightful advice. We have already advised both international companies and Governments on many of the key rail projects in the region.

With all the GCC countries building or planning rail infrastructure and many cities developing metros and light rail, the rail sector in the Middle East will develop exponentially over the next few years, offering huge opportunities, and Dentons is uniquely placed to assist you with your development plans.

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