What does Linklaters specialise in Dubai?

Linklaters Dubai specialises in Banking, Capital Markets, Corporate & M&A, International Arbitration, Private Equity, Real Estate and Financial Regulation.

Where is Linklaters located in Dubai?

Linklaters is at Office 12-02, Level 12, ICD Brookfield Place, Mustaqbal Street, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), PO Box 506516.

How do I contact Linklaters in Dubai?

Call Linklaters Dubai on +971 4 369 5800 or visit their office at ICD Brookfield Place, DIFC.

Does Linklaters handle private equity transactions in Dubai?

Yes. Linklaters has a leading private equity practice in Dubai advising PE firms, financial sponsors and portfolio companies on acquisitions, financing and exits.

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Q: How long has Linklaters been advising clients?

Linklaters has been advising leading corporations, banks, investment funds and financial sponsors for almost 200 years.

Practice areas

Legal and professional services offered by the firm.

Banking

Advice on domestic and cross-border lending, leveraged finance, acquisition finance, project finance, real estate finance, structured finance and other sophisticated banking transactions.

Capital Markets

Support for issuers, underwriters, investors and financial institutions on debt and equity offerings, sukuk, structured products, securities regulation and international capital-markets transactions.

Corporate and M&A

Advice on mergers, acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, strategic investments, corporate reorganisations, governance and complex cross-border transactions.

Private Equity

Legal support for private-equity firms, financial sponsors, portfolio companies and institutional investors throughout the investment lifecycle, from acquisition and financing to restructuring and exit.

Private Credit

Advice to private lenders, investment funds, borrowers and sponsors on direct lending, acquisition finance, refinancing, distressed credit and bespoke financing arrangements.

Investment Funds

Formation, structuring and operation of investment funds, including advice on fund regulation, investor arrangements, governance, acquisitions and exits.

Islamic Finance

Advice on Sharia-compliant financing arrangements, sukuk, Islamic investment products, project financing and transactions involving regional and international financial institutions.

Antitrust and Foreign Investment

Support with merger control, competition law, foreign-investment screening, market investigations, behavioural matters and regulatory approvals affecting international transactions.

International Arbitration

Representation in high-value commercial, investment and project-related arbitrations involving businesses, governments, investors and financial institutions.

Litigation

Strategic advice and representation in complex commercial disputes, financial-services matters, shareholder claims, contractual disputes and cross-border litigation.

Investigations

Assistance with internal investigations, regulatory enquiries, financial misconduct allegations, whistleblowing matters, compliance reviews and multi-jurisdictional enforcement risks.

Business Crime

Advice on fraud, bribery, corruption, money laundering, sanctions, market abuse and other criminal or regulatory risks affecting businesses and senior management.

Crisis Management

Coordinated legal and strategic support during major incidents, regulatory investigations, cyber events, corporate misconduct allegations and reputational crises.

Restructuring and Insolvency

Advice to creditors, debtors, shareholders, investors and officeholders on restructurings, distressed transactions, insolvency proceedings, debt enforcement and recovery strategies.

Financial Regulation

Guidance for banks, investment firms, insurers, asset managers, fintech businesses and other regulated organisations on licensing, governance, conduct, enforcement and regulatory change.

Fintech

Advice on digital payments, virtual assets, blockchain, financial platforms, technology partnerships, regulatory licensing and emerging financial-services models.

Artificial Intelligence

Legal and strategic advice on the development, procurement and use of artificial-intelligence systems, including governance, contracting, data, intellectual property and regulatory risk.

Digital Regulation and Technology Projects

Support for digital transformation, technology procurement, outsourcing, cloud arrangements, platform regulation, software projects and major technology investments.

Data and Cyber

Advice on data protection, privacy compliance, cybersecurity, breach response, data transfers, digital investigations and technology-related regulatory obligations.

Intellectual Property

Protection, commercialisation and enforcement of intellectual property, including trademarks, copyright, patents, licensing, technology rights and brand strategy.

Construction

Advice on construction and engineering contracts, procurement, project delivery, infrastructure development, claims and construction-related dispute resolution.

Energy and Infrastructure

Legal support for major energy, utilities, transportation and infrastructure projects, including project development, financing, acquisitions, joint ventures and regulatory matters.

Real Estate

Advice on real estate acquisitions, disposals, developments, investments, joint ventures, financing, leasing and portfolio management.

Employment and Incentives

Support on employment contracts, executive appointments, workforce restructuring, investigations, remuneration, incentive plans and employment-related aspects of corporate transactions.

Pensions

Advice to employers, trustees, investors and financial institutions on pension schemes, employee benefits, governance, risk and restructuring.

Tax

Strategic tax advice relating to corporate transactions, finance, investment structures, funds, reorganisations and cross-border business arrangements.

Environment, Social and Governance

Advice on sustainability regulation, climate-related disclosures, responsible investment, human-rights obligations, transition planning and ESG-related risk.

Public and Administrative Law

Support on public-sector decision-making, regulatory powers, judicial review, procurement, public-law obligations and disputes involving government authorities.

Public Advocacy

Strategic assistance with legislative developments, public-policy engagement, government relations and regulatory reform.

Supply Chain and Procurement

Advice on commercial procurement, outsourcing, supply-chain risk, contracting, operational resilience and disputes involving suppliers or service providers.

Legal Operations

Technology-enabled and process-focused support designed to improve the management, delivery and efficiency of in-house legal functions.

Risk Advisory

Multidisciplinary advice helping organisations identify, manage and respond to legal, regulatory, operational and reputational risks.

Sectors

Linklaters advises clients operating across major global industries.

Aerospace, Defence and Security

Legal support for aerospace, defence and security businesses on transactions, regulation, procurement, financing, investigations and international trade matters.

Automotive

Advice to vehicle manufacturers, suppliers, mobility companies, investors and technology providers on commercial arrangements, regulation, acquisitions and industry transformation.

Banks

Support for international, regional and investment banks across financing, capital markets, regulation, restructuring, investigations and strategic transactions.

Chemicals

Advice to chemical companies and investors on acquisitions, projects, financing, environmental obligations, supply arrangements and regulatory compliance.

Consumer

Legal services for consumer-facing businesses on transactions, technology, data, intellectual property, distribution, regulation and dispute resolution.

Energy and Utilities

Advice across conventional energy, renewable energy, power, water, utilities, energy transition and major infrastructure developments.

Healthcare and Life Sciences

Support for pharmaceutical companies, healthcare providers, biotechnology businesses, investors and medical-technology companies on transactions, regulation and intellectual property.

Industrials

Advice to manufacturers, engineering groups and industrial businesses on corporate transactions, projects, financing, operational matters and disputes.

Infrastructure

Legal support for the financing, development, acquisition and operation of transport, utility, digital and social infrastructure assets.

Insurance

Advice to insurers, reinsurers, brokers, investors and financial institutions on transactions, regulatory matters, capital, disputes and restructuring.

Mining

Support for mining companies, governments, lenders and investors on projects, financing, acquisitions, joint ventures, regulation and disputes.

Mobility

Advice on transport, logistics, connected vehicles, autonomous technology, mobility platforms and infrastructure supporting new transportation models.

Private Capital

Legal services for private-capital providers, sovereign investors, family offices, pension funds and other institutional investors across transactions and asset classes.

Private Equity and Financial Sponsors

Advice to sponsors and portfolio companies on acquisitions, financing, governance, restructurings, bolt-on investments and exits.

Real Estate

Support for developers, investors, lenders, asset managers and occupiers in connection with commercial, residential, hospitality and mixed-use real estate.

Retail

Advice to retailers and consumer brands on corporate transactions, e-commerce, supply chains, employment, property, intellectual property and regulation.

Asset Managers

Legal and regulatory advice for asset managers across fund formation, investments, governance, compliance, transactions and operational matters.

Sports

Support for clubs, governing bodies, investors, sponsors, broadcasters and major events on corporate, commercial, regulatory and dispute matters.

Technology

Advice for technology companies, investors and users of technology on transactions, digital regulation, intellectual property, data and commercial arrangements.

Telecoms

Legal services for telecommunications operators, infrastructure providers, investors and technology companies on regulation, transactions, financing and network projects.

About

Linklaters is an international law firm that has advised leading corporations, banks, investment funds and financial sponsors for almost 200 years.

Through its Dubai office in the Dubai International Financial Centre and its wider international network, the firm advises clients on sophisticated corporate, financial, regulatory and contentious matters across the Middle East and global markets.

Linklaters' lawyers operate across major practice areas, including banking, capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, investment funds, international arbitration, financial regulation, restructuring, real estate, energy and infrastructure.

The firm is particularly recognised for handling complex matters involving several jurisdictions, regulatory systems and areas of law. Its teams work across offices and practice groups to provide coordinated advice on transactions, disputes, investigations and major strategic projects.

Linklaters advises banks, corporations, sovereign entities, private-equity firms, asset managers and institutional investors on matters ranging from high-value acquisitions and financing arrangements to regulatory investigations and international disputes.

The firm's corporate and finance practices support clients throughout the complete transaction lifecycle. This includes structuring investments, conducting due diligence, negotiating transaction documents, obtaining regulatory approvals, arranging financing and managing post-completion obligations.

Its disputes and investigations teams advise clients facing international arbitration, commercial litigation, financial misconduct allegations, regulatory enforcement and business-critical crises. The firm combines contentious experience with regulatory, transactional and industry knowledge to develop coordinated legal strategies.

Linklaters also advises businesses on emerging areas such as artificial intelligence, fintech, cybersecurity, digital regulation, sustainability and energy transition. Its multidisciplinary teams help clients understand how technological, regulatory and economic developments may affect their business models and long-term strategies.

Teamwork is central to the firm's approach. Linklaters operates as one international team across borders, offices and legal disciplines, allowing clients to access relevant experience from throughout the firm.

With a focus on commercially practical advice, innovation and cross-border collaboration, Linklaters supports clients seeking to pursue opportunities, complete major transactions and manage complex legal and regulatory risks in Dubai, the wider Middle East and internationally.