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Dentons & Co

Dubai, United Arab Emirates • Founded: 2013 (global combination)

Corporate & M&A Banking & Finance Projects & Infrastructure Energy Dispute Resolution Real Estate Technology & Innovation
4.7 (370+ reviews)

The world’s largest law firm by headcount, offering unmatched global reach and strong regional expertise in the Middle East.

Response time: ~2 hours • Languages: EN, AR

Practice areas

Services offered by this firm.

Corporate & M&A
Cross-border mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, private equity, restructurings.
Banking & Finance
Acquisition finance, Islamic finance, project finance, regulatory advisory.
Projects & Infrastructure
Energy, transport, utilities, PPPs, construction and project development.
Energy
Oil & gas, power, renewables, upstream and downstream advisory.
Dispute Resolution
Commercial litigation, international arbitration, investigations and enforcement.
Real Estate
Commercial developments, leasing, hospitality, real estate disputes.
Technology & Innovation
Fintech, data protection, cybersecurity, digital transformation, regulatory advice.

About

Dentons is the world’s largest global law firm, with a strong and growing presence in the United Arab Emirates and across the Middle East. Formed through a series of global combinations in 2013, the firm operates as a fully integrated international platform spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific.

In the Middle East, Dentons is widely recognized for its corporate, banking & finance, energy, and projects practices, advising governments, multinational corporations, financial institutions, and regional businesses on complex cross-border transactions and strategic initiatives. The firm plays a key role in major infrastructure, energy, and development projects across the UAE and the wider region.

Dentons also maintains a robust dispute resolution practice, representing clients in high-value commercial litigation and international arbitration. Its lawyers combine strong advocacy skills with deep sector knowledge, enabling effective management of complex and multi-jurisdictional disputes.

A defining feature of Dentons is its polycentric and sector-focused approach, allowing clients to benefit from local market insight backed by global coordination. The firm’s teams are known for their commercial awareness, innovation, and ability to deliver practical legal solutions in evolving regulatory environments.

Consistently ranked by leading legal directories, Dentons is valued for its scale, global connectivity, and ability to support clients seamlessly across multiple jurisdictions.