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Freshfields LLP is one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious international law firms, with a strong and established presence in the United Arab Emirates and across the Middle East. Founded in 1743, the firm is globally recognized for advising on the most complex, high-value, and strategically significant legal matters.
The firm is particularly known for its corporate, banking, and capital markets practices, acting for multinational corporations, financial institutions, sovereign entities, and investment funds on landmark transactions and cross-border deals in the UAE and the wider region. Its lawyers bring deep sector knowledge and technical excellence to some of the region’s most sophisticated transactions.
Freshfields also maintains a leading antitrust and competition practice, advising on merger control filings, regulatory investigations, and compliance matters. The firm’s dispute resolution team represents clients in high-stakes commercial litigation and international arbitration, often involving multi-jurisdictional and regulatory-sensitive issues.
With an integrated global platform spanning Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the Americas, Freshfields delivers seamless cross-border legal advice grounded in international best practices and local market insight.
Consistently ranked at the top of international legal directories, Freshfields LLP is valued for its intellectual rigor, strategic judgment, and ability to navigate complex legal and regulatory environments.