As the only global law firm to merge with a major local firm, Baker McKenzie Habib Al Mulla leverages its local knowledge and global resources to help domestic and international clients navigate the increasingly sophisticated requirements of doing business in the UAE. Based on our experience drafting major UAE legislation and advising clients on their practical application, we provide a unique platform for doing business in the Gulf region.
Ranked Tier 1 by Legal 500, our Dispute Resolution practice is the only firm in the UAE with full rights of audience before the local UAE and Dubai International Financial Centre courts, representing clients in some of the most high-profile commercial disputes in the region.
Our Banking & Finance team advises on Islamic finance, capital markets and DIFC law and insolvency. One of the only firms that offers legal advice in both Arabic and English, we draw on the expertise of our market-leading Banking & Finance team in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia to provide regional guidance.
Our UAE Mergers & Acquisitions lawyers advise clients on domestic and cross-border joint ventures, acquisitions, privatizations, divestitures, financings, mergers, spinoffs, strategic alliances and reorganizations. Our ability to collaborate across offices and work in both English and Arabic results in smoother negotiations and a better understanding of local laws for global clients.
As the Gulf region continues to attract investment, we have particular expertise advising clients on legal issues in the defense, education, financial services, healthcare, hotels and tourism sectors. We've worked on ground-breaking Real Estate developments and created novel and innovative structures.
Our Maritime, Transport & Trade lawyers have established legal precedents and best practices in the shipping industry, advising clients on disaster recovery, claim management, marine casualties, as well as shipping litigation and arbitration. Our Commercial law team advise on commercial and civil matters under UAE law, including compliance and the enforceability of agreements in the UAE.
We also provide both local and global advice in the following areas:
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