The global defense industry deals in complex, very high-value products, vital to the security of numerous nations. Defense contractors work at the interface of business and government. Much of what they do, including research and development, is both publicly funded and subject to tight security.

Succeeding in this environment requires a legal partner with a proven track record. Dentons has advised many significant defense contractors on a variety of major projects, substantial technology procurements and other operations across the Middle East. Rely on our team for the deep industry knowledge and on-the-ground experience of a leading global defense practice.

The defense industry calls for lawyers who can handle the most valuable and complex competitive processes, contracts and disputes; who understand how governments and local business environments operate; whose discretion is assured; and who can apply their skills and experience in exacting circumstances. Dentons lawyers in the Middle East work as part of a global defense sector team able to meet these demands, acting efficiently and cooperatively to deal with transactions, projects and disputes.

One of the leading global law firms in the Middle East, Dentons opened our first office in the region 50 years ago. Today we offer an unrivalled platform of offices and associated offices in the region and worldwide. Our team helps you close transactions smoothly and effectively, drawing on years of experience with local administrative processes and officials. Our contacts, particularly in government and municipal departments, allow us to appreciate the importance not only of what the law says, but also of how it is applied. In a sector where long-term relationships with government entities are often critical, we focus on finding you practical solutions that will stand up to the test.

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Ukraine: By 2050, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are expected to have flown around 250 million hours in densely populated areas of the European Union, and in 10 years, the UAV segment will account for 10 percent of the total aviation market, representing more than €15 billion a year.

Look Up: Drone use in Ukraine—current regulation and future prospects

January 25, 2022

Ukraine: By 2050, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are expected to have flown around 250 million hours in densely populated areas of the European Union, and in 10 years, the UAV segment will account for 10 percent of the total aviation market, representing more than €15 billion a year.

Defense Contracting in the Middle East

November 16, 2021

Middle East: The defense industry deals in sensitive, complex and high-value products that are vital to national security across global markets. The industry sits at the interface of business and government.

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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.