As the region with the world’s largest oil production and natural gas reserves, the Middle East is at the heart of the global energy industry. Dentons has been operating at the center of the Middle East’s energy markets since the 1930s, when we advised Total on its original oil and gas interests in Iraq. We opened our first office in the Middle East 50 years ago and today we are situated throughout the region.

Our lawyers in the region have garnered an outstanding reputation amongst energy clients working in various sectors, including power, water, oil and gas, and renewables. We have worked on a wide range of projects and facilities, including some of the largest and most significant petrochemicals and refinery projects in the world.

Our Middle Eastern energy team spans our extensive network of offices providing our clients with on-the-ground resources and consistently high quality service across the region. No other international law firm can match our track record. Over the years, we have built a strong network of local lawyers, governments and government officials, banks and other key decision-makers, to help you navigate through any unfamiliar business terrain outside our areas of expertise, requirements that less-experienced advisers may not anticipate.

Whether you are an oil major, independent, transport company, power generator, financial institution or regulator, our team will provide you with strategic counsel across the entire energy value chain. The Firm’s lawyers have worked extensively for more than 40 governments across the Middle East and around the world on energy market reform and major project procurements, giving us a unique international and local perspective for our clients.

Our lawyers will guide you through groundbreaking transactions and help you enter new markets. Regardless of your location, scope of work or area of focus, we have the insights necessary to help you succeed.

Recognition

The 2022 edition of IFLR1000 confirms Dentons strong market position across EMEA

September 15, 2022

The newest edition of IFLR1000, the guide to the world's leading financial and corporate law firms and lawyers, recognized 194 Dentons lawyers in 32 jurisdictions across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) as leaders in their respective fields. 

229 Dentons lawyers ranked in Chambers Global 2019

February 15, 2019

Dentons is pleased to announce that 229 of its lawyers have been ranked in the Chambers Global 2019 guide. This is an increase of over 30 percent compared to last year's total of 175. Of these recommended lawyers, 90 are ranked in the highest bands (Bands 1 and 2, Eminent Practitioner, Star, Senior Statespeople).

The Legal 500 UK names Dentons Firm of the Year for Projects, Energy and Natural Resources in 2019

February 1, 2019

Dentons has been named Firm of the Year in the Projects, Energy and Natural Resources category of The Legal 500 UK Awards 2019.

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Insights

Qatar's plans for renewable energy

May 10, 2023

Qatar: Qatar is well known as one of the world's largest liquefied natural gas producing and exporting nations in the world. In recent years, Qatar has taken significant steps towards diversification of its energy sources with a view to reducing its carbon emissions. Qatar targets 20% of its electricity being generated from renewable sources by 2030, and a carbon zero footprint by 2050.

Dentons contributes to the ICLG Renewables Guide

October 5, 2022

Middle East: Members of Dentons' Banking and Energy practice have contributed to this year's ICLG Renewables Guide with chapters on the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Oman.

Public procurements to require production localization from July 14, 2022

February 8, 2022

Ukraine: Public procurements to require production localization from July 14, 2022.

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News and Events

Recent Press Releases

Dentons Saudi Arabia continues its expansion through iconic new office space in Jeddah

August 24, 2023

Dentons, the world’s largest global law firm, is moving into iconic new office space in Jeddah as part of the Firm’s expansion plans within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Dentons bolsters its Middle East Energy, Transport and Infrastructure practice

May 11, 2023

Dentons, the world's largest global law firm, has bolstered its Middle East Energy, Transport and Infrastructure (ETI) practice with the arrival of veteran ETI lawyers Kenny Paton, who relocates to Abu Dhabi from Scotland, and Edward Rose who joined from Jones Day, Saudi Arabia. Associate Khomotso Kekana has also recently joined from Allen & Overy, South Africa.

Dentons bolsters its Saudi presence with the arrival of Edward Rose and Guy Danalis

May 3, 2023

Dentons, the world's largest global law firm, has further expanded its Saudi Arabia practice with the recent hires of Edward Rose and Guy Danalis, from Jones Day, who both join the Firm as senior legal consultants based in Riyadh.

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