United Arab Emirates
We have had a strong presence in the United Arab Emirates since 1978 and have offices in both of the country's major business centres – Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
The United Arab Emirates is a significant part of our network. Our lawyers offer international expertise gained on high-profile, multi-jurisdictional transactions with deep local roots, the result of many years’ experience in the local Middle East markets where they operate. They advise on some of the most innovative and complex transactions in the region, many of which are market firsts. Over the years we have also built strong relationships with local law firms, key government agencies and regulatory bodies. Thanks to this combination we are now recognised as the preferred legal adviser to some of the most successful organisations operating in the United Arab Emirates, including those expanding overseas and international clients investing in the region.
Whether we are handling corporate, banking, project finance, capital markets, funds and real estate transactions or dispute resolution matters, we use the best of our technical and international expertise and local knowledge to find practical ways to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
Our first Middle East office opened in Dubai in 1978 and it has grown into a major force in the region. Our team of resident partners and associate lawyers, including Arabic speakers, have experience in working on some of the largest, most complex and unique transactions in the region for a variety of high-profile clients. In terms of track record, breadth of resources and consistent quality across the range of disciplines, there are few firms in Dubai capable of matching this overall service.
Our Abu Dhabi office opened in 2007 and today has a highly experienced team including a number of leading Abu Dhabi practitioners who brought with them extensive expertise and understanding of local practices, clients and transactions. We advise numerous local government entities on a wide variety of matters, including drafting.
Our experience
- A&O advises Hassana on USD15.5bn landmark natural gas pipeline deal
- A&O advises Saudi Electricity Company on landmark green finance transaction
- A&O advises a gas and oil company on the financing of the first portfolio of distributed solar generation plants in Dubai
- A&O advises Checkout.com on its investments in BNPL provider Tamara
- A&O advises a group of financial institutions on their disposal of shares in Tadawul-listed Saudi British Bank
- Allen & Overy advises Tatweer Buildings Company on its Pathfinder PPP schools project
- Allen & Overy advises OLX Group on the merger of its businesses in Pakistan, Egypt, Lebanon and the UAE with Emerging Markets Property Group
A&O advises Hassana on USD15.5bn landmark natural gas pipeline deal
A&O advises Saudi Electricity Company on landmark green finance transaction
Allen & Overy has advised Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) on a landmark financial transaction. A Dubai-based team from A&O’s banking practice advised SEC on a USD500 million untied green financing facility signed with JBIC (Japan Bank for International Cooperation).
A&O advises a gas and oil company on the financing of the first portfolio of distributed solar generation plants in Dubai
A&O advises Checkout.com on its investments in BNPL provider Tamara
Allen & Overy has advised Checkout.com on its investments in BNPL provider Tamara (one of the largest ever investments raised by a fintech in the MENA region).
A&O advises a group of financial institutions on their disposal of shares in Tadawul-listed Saudi British Bank
Allen & Overy advises Tatweer Buildings Company on its Pathfinder PPP schools project
On 18 November 2020 Ministry of Education (MOE) of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Tatweer Buildings Company (TBC) jointly acting as the procurer, successfully held the signing ceremony for the Project Agreement on Wave 1 of the Schools Infrastructure Development Public Private Partnership Programme. Allen & Overy acted as advisors to TBC.
Allen & Overy advises OLX Group on the merger of its businesses in Pakistan, Egypt, Lebanon and the UAE with Emerging Markets Property Group
Allen & Overy has advised OLX Group (OLX), one of the world's fastest growing marketplace networks, on the merger of its businesses in Pakistan, Egypt, Lebanon and the UAE with Emerging Markets Property Group (EMPG), which owns and operates property verticals and classifieds platforms in emerging markets.
Our offices
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Abu Dhabi
5th Floor, Al Mamoura Building B, Muroor Road
Abu Dhabi
P.O. Box 7907
- +971 2 418 0400
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Dubai
11th Floor, Burj Daman Building, Al Mustaqbal Street, Dubai International Financial Centre
Dubai
PO Box 506678
- +971 04 4267100
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News and insights
News: 13 March 2024
Allen & Overy and Standard Chartered launch second edition of Guide to Payment Regulations
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News: 05 February 2024
Allen & Overy and Gedik & Eraksoy advise on financing of an electric railway
Allen & Overy and Gedik & Eraksoy advised on the financing of 140km of a high-speed, low-carbon electric railway between Yerköy and Kayseri in the Ankara region of the Republic of Türkiye. A&O and G&E…
Publications: 10 January 2024
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Publications: 10 January 2024
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Recognition
A&O met all of our expectations by providing sterling legal advice supported by many innovative solutions.
Chambers Global 2022 (Middle East)
The firm is empowered with significant depth and range of resources. Its excellence and quality of advice provide the standards we look for.
Chambers Global 2022 (United Arab Emirates)
one of the most commercially astute law firms, that gets deals done efficiently and intelligently.
Chamber Global 2022 (United Arab Emirates)
Outstanding firm with a robust footprint in the Middle East.
Chamber Global 2022 (United Arab Emirates)
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Dubai
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11th Floor, Burj Daman Building, Al Mustaqbal Street, Dubai International Financial Centre
Dubai
PO Box 506678
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