Government operates at the intersection of law, commerce and policy. In the Middle East, Dentons was one of the first law firms to recognize this as a distinct business sector.

Governments and regulators have consulted our lawyers on groundbreaking legislation and regulations in key sectors such as energy, transport, telecommunications, health care and financial services. Indeed, we have helped to draft legislation that has paved the way for the reshaping of whole industry sectors.

Turn to Dentons' team in the Middle East for advice and assistance when dealing with regulatory bodies, procurement offices and other government entities. Regional governments and private sector contractors alike rely on Dentons' seasoned counsel regarding major public projects. Our lawyers and professionals have advised on new critical infrastructure in key sectors such as energy, transport and defense.

Having built deep, longstanding relationships with local and national governments, regulators and public sector bodies throughout the Middle East, Dentons delivers an unrivalled understanding of the region's legal environment. Wherever your business takes you, trust a legal partner who grasps the growing impact of legislation, and ever-shifting regulations

Insights

Saudi Arabia adopts Trade Remedy Law

March 21, 2023

Saudi Arabia: In November 2022, the Council of Ministers in Saudi Arabia approved the Law of Trade Remedies in International Trade (the Trade Remedies Law). It regulates the conduct of anti-dumping, countervailing and the imposition of trade remedies on imports into Saudi Arabia, with the aim of protecting exports from Saudi Arabia from similar measures.

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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Recent Press Releases

Dentons releases Global AI Trends Report

January 20, 2025

Dentons, the world’s largest global law firm, has published a Global AI Trends report, highlighting key risk considerations with viewpoints from multiple jurisdictions.

Dentons launches Global Brexit Board

April 30, 2019

Dentons has launched a Global Brexit Board as part of its commitment to providing clients with seamless access to practitioners around the world, providing the most up to date advice on how the UK leaving the EU may impact businesses globally.

Dentons releases third annual Global Social Impact report

December 17, 2015

Dentons today released its third Global Social Impact report, an annual collection of the Firm's work in communities around the world.

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