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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

International Arbitration Litigation & Dispute Resolution Corporate & M&A Finance Projects & Infrastructure Real Estate Capital Markets Restructuring & Insolvency
4.8 (40+ years in region)

A leading global law firm advising governments, sovereign wealth funds, financial institutions and major corporations on complex transactions, projects, regulatory matters and high-profile disputes across the Middle East.

Call: +971 4 428 6300 LinkedIn
Response time: ~2 hours • Languages: EN, AR, FR

Practice areas

Legal and professional services offered by the firm.

International Arbitration
Representation in major commercial and investment arbitrations involving governments, sovereign entities, multinational corporations, financial institutions and project participants. The firm advises on disputes arising from energy, infrastructure, construction, finance, corporate transactions, joint ventures and cross-border investments.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Strategic advice and representation in complex commercial litigation, financial disputes, contractual claims, shareholder disputes, regulatory proceedings and cross-border enforcement matters. The Dubai disputes team combines international contentious experience with an understanding of regional business practices and civil and Shari'ah law systems.
Corporate & M&A
Advice on mergers, acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, strategic investments, corporate restructurings, governance and complex cross-border transactions. The firm supports international and regional clients throughout the transaction lifecycle, including due diligence, negotiation, regulatory approvals and completion.
Finance
Legal advice on acquisition finance, corporate lending, real estate finance, project finance, structured finance, refinancing and complex cross-border financing arrangements. The firm acts for banks, borrowers, sponsors, investors and other participants in major regional and international transactions.
Capital Markets
Support for issuers, arrangers, underwriters, financial institutions and investors on debt and equity offerings, sukuk, securities regulation and other capital-markets transactions.
Projects & Infrastructure
Advice on the development, financing, procurement, construction and operation of major energy, infrastructure, transportation and public-sector projects. The firm assists project sponsors, governments, lenders, contractors and investors with contractual, commercial and regulatory matters.
Real Estate
Legal services relating to real estate acquisitions, disposals, developments, investments, joint ventures, leasing, financing and property-related disputes. The Dubai office advises investors, developers, financial institutions and corporate occupiers on substantial regional real estate matters.
Bankruptcy & Restructuring
Advice to creditors, debtors, shareholders, investors, lenders and insolvency practitioners on financial restructurings, distressed transactions, debt enforcement and formal insolvency proceedings.
Competition, Antitrust, Regulation & Trade
Support on merger control, competition investigations, foreign-investment regulation, trade restrictions and regulatory approvals affecting domestic and cross-border transactions.
Financial Services Regulation
Advice to banks, insurers, investment businesses, asset managers, fintech companies and other regulated entities on licensing, governance, compliance, enforcement and regulatory change.
Intellectual Property
Protection, commercialisation and enforcement of intellectual property rights, including trademarks, copyright, patents, licensing, technology agreements and brand protection.
Employment, Pensions & Incentives
Advice on employment contracts, workforce restructuring, executive remuneration, employee incentives, investigations, workplace disputes and the employment aspects of corporate transactions.
Emerging Technology
Legal and strategic advice on artificial intelligence, digital transformation, automation and the development, procurement and use of emerging technologies.
Technology, Media, Entertainment & Telecommunications
Support for technology companies, telecommunications operators, media businesses, investors and users of digital services on commercial transactions, regulation, data and intellectual property matters.
Crisis Management
Coordinated legal support for organisations responding to major disputes, regulatory investigations, cyber incidents, corporate misconduct allegations and reputational threats.
Class Actions & Collective Litigation
Advice and representation in large-scale and coordinated claims involving multiple parties, jurisdictions or areas of potential liability.

Sectors

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises clients across major international and regional industries.

Consumer
Legal advice for consumer-facing companies on transactions, regulation, digital commerce, intellectual property, supply arrangements and commercial disputes.
Defence & National Security
Support for defence, aerospace and national-security organisations on transactions, procurement, regulation, investigations and complex strategic projects.
Energy
Advice across oil and gas, power, utilities, renewable energy, energy transition and major energy infrastructure developments. The firm supports governments, national energy companies, investors, lenders and international energy businesses.
Financial Services
Legal and regulatory services for banks, insurers, investment firms, asset managers, private-capital providers and other participants in the financial sector.
Infrastructure
Advice on the financing, development, construction, acquisition and operation of transport, utilities, social infrastructure and other major projects.
Mining
Support for mining companies, governments, investors and financial institutions on project development, transactions, financing, regulation and disputes.
Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare
Advice to healthcare providers, pharmaceutical companies, medical-technology businesses and investors on transactions, regulation, intellectual property and commercial matters.
Private Capital
Legal services for sovereign wealth funds, private-equity firms, institutional investors, family offices and other private-capital providers.
Real Estate
Advice for developers, investors, lenders, asset managers and occupiers across commercial, residential, hospitality and mixed-use property developments.
Technology
Support for technology companies, investors and organisations undergoing digital transformation on transactions, regulation, data, intellectual property and dispute resolution.
Telecommunications
Advice to telecommunications operators, infrastructure providers, investors and technology companies on regulation, corporate transactions, finance and network projects.

About

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is one of the world's leading global law firms, operating across the markets where its clients conduct business and make strategic investments.

The firm combines extensive capabilities in disputes and transactions with a focus on the legal, commercial and regulatory developments shaping the future of its clients.

Its Dubai office serves as the hub of the firm's Middle East operations. The multidisciplinary team advises clients on corporate transactions, finance, projects, real estate and dispute resolution throughout the Middle East and North Africa.

The firm has advised on transactions in the Middle East for more than 40 years. Its lawyers support international and regional clients conducting business in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq, Iran, Oman, Jordan and Egypt, as well as Pakistan and India.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has worked on some of the region's largest transactions and most significant disputes. Its clients include governments and government ministries, sovereign wealth funds, multinational corporations, banks, financial institutions and professional services organisations.

The Dubai team has an in-depth understanding of regional business culture and the civil and Shari'ah law systems applicable across Middle Eastern jurisdictions. This regional knowledge is combined with the resources and cross-border capabilities of an international legal network.

The office is particularly recognised for its work in international arbitration, litigation, investment funds, corporate transactions, finance, infrastructure, projects and energy.

The firm operates through collaborative teams that bring together transactional lawyers, disputes specialists, regulatory advisers and sector-focused professionals. This integrated approach allows clients to obtain coordinated advice on matters involving several jurisdictions and areas of law.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer also invests in legal technology and digitalisation to improve efficiency, strengthen collaboration and support the delivery of sophisticated legal services.

Its purpose and responsible-business activities include pro bono legal work, diversity and inclusion, social impact and sustainability initiatives.

With substantial experience in both transactions and disputes, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer helps clients pursue opportunities, manage risk and resolve business-critical legal matters in Dubai, across the Middle East and internationally.

Get in touch

Contact Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Dubai directly.

Call +971 4 428 6300

Level 4, Gate Village 7, DIFC, Dubai

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