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King & Spalding

Dubai, United Arab Emirates • Founded: 1885

International Arbitration Dispute Resolution Energy Projects & Infrastructure Corporate & M&A Regulatory & Investigations
4.8 (340+ reviews)

A leading global law firm renowned for international arbitration, complex disputes, and energy-sector expertise.

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

Practice areas

Services offered by this firm.

International Arbitration
Commercial arbitration, investment treaty disputes, enforcement and annulment.
Dispute Resolution
High-stakes commercial litigation, cross-border disputes, investigations.
Energy
Oil & gas, power, renewables, upstream and downstream transactions and disputes.
Projects & Infrastructure
Major infrastructure projects, PPPs, construction and project finance advisory.
Corporate & M&A
Cross-border mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic transactions.
Regulatory & Investigations
Government investigations, compliance, sanctions, and enforcement matters.

About

King & Spalding is a leading global law firm with a strong and established presence in the United Arab Emirates and across the Middle East, widely recognized for its excellence in international arbitration, complex dispute resolution, and energy-related matters. Founded in 1885, the firm has built a global reputation for handling some of the world’s most challenging and high-profile legal disputes.

The firm is particularly distinguished for its international arbitration practice, consistently ranked among the world’s best. King & Spalding regularly represents sovereign states, state-owned entities, multinational corporations, and energy companies in high-value commercial and investment treaty arbitrations across the Middle East and globally.

King & Spalding also has deep expertise in the energy and projects sectors, advising on major oil & gas, power, and infrastructure projects, as well as disputes arising from complex cross-border developments. Its lawyers combine sector knowledge with technical legal excellence to deliver effective solutions in highly regulated environments.

In addition to disputes, the firm advises on corporate and regulatory matters, supporting clients on cross-border transactions, compliance, and investigations. Its integrated global platform enables seamless coordination across jurisdictions, ensuring consistent and strategic legal advice.

Consistently ranked by leading international legal directories, King & Spalding is valued for its advocacy strength, sector focus, and ability to manage sophisticated legal challenges at the highest level.