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Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading international law firms, with a strong and established presence in the United Arab Emirates and across the Middle East. Founded in 1934, the firm is globally recognized for advising on the most complex, high-value, and strategically significant transactions.
The firm is particularly distinguished for its corporate, private equity, and finance practices, regularly acting for multinational corporations, private equity sponsors, sovereign entities, and financial institutions on landmark deals in the UAE and the wider region. Latham & Watkins is consistently involved in market-defining mergers, leveraged financings, and capital markets transactions.
Latham & Watkins also maintains a growing projects and infrastructure practice, advising on major energy and infrastructure developments across the Middle East. Its integrated global platform enables seamless coordination on cross-border projects and financings involving multiple jurisdictions.
In dispute resolution and investigations, the firm represents clients in high-stakes commercial disputes and regulatory matters, combining technical excellence with strategic judgment and global enforcement capability.
Consistently ranked at the top of international legal directories, Latham & Watkins is valued for its commercial sophistication, deal execution strength, and ability to deliver innovative legal solutions in complex and fast-moving environments.