The Middle East is a key market for global business. The scale of deals, projects, developments and investment opportunities attracts the major players from all commercial and industrial sectors.

At Dentons, we provide both the legal and strategic advice you need as well as the important local knowledge and experience, to help you maximize the opportunities for your business. Our extensive and experienced resources, tailored approach and long-standing presence in the Middle East region enable us to undertake the most complex of assignments.

Our clients benefit from our knowledge of the laws, language and business customs in all the countries in which we operate. Our presence in the Middle East is the largest of any international law firm and spans the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Jordan, Lebanon and Egypt. With decades of experience in this market, our long-standing relationships within these communities provide strategic advantage for you and your business endeavors.

You can leverage our long-established and highly credible reputation with government officials, financial institutions and other intermediaries. These strong ties allow us to help you develop business opportunities, speed up approval processes and make progress. When conducting business in the Middle East, choose the partner that makes sense. Choose Dentons.

Recognition

Dentons improves its ranking in the elite top 10 arbitration firms

April 11, 2025

Global law firm Dentons has ranked once again among the elite international arbitration practices worldwide, achieving an eighth place ranking in Global Arbitration Review’s GAR30 list for 2025.

Dentons brings home five awards at the CEE Legal Matters 2024 Deal of the Year Awards

April 2, 2025

Global law firm Dentons was recognized with five awards at the 2025 CEE Legal Matters Deal of the Year Awards, including Deal of the Year in Romania, Slovakia, Ukraine, Latvia and Montenegro. The accolades are a testament to the quality of Dentons’ legal advice and the Firm’s leading role in the most important transactions in Central and Eastern Europe in 2024.

Dentons secures top-tier recognition in The Legal 500 EMEA 2025

March 28, 2025

Dentons has reinforced its position as a leading global law firm in The Legal 500 EMEA 2025 guide, securing 266 practice and sector rankings across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The guide also recognized 247 Dentons lawyers with 299 individual rankings across 32 jurisdictions, underscoring their leadership in their respective practice areas.

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Insights

The Legal 500: Construction Country Comparative Guide 2025, Saudi Arabia

May 28, 2025

Saudi Arabia: We are pleased to share that we have contributed to the 2025 edition of The Legal 500: Construction Country Comparative Guide. Partners Dr. Abdullah Alsulaimi and Gabriel Olufemi, along with Associate Afaf AlJohani, have provided their insights and expertise on this KSA Construction Q&A.

Clarity or chaos: importance of precise wording in termination and time bar clauses

May 27, 2025

Middle East: In this case law update, we explore some key takeaways from two recent cases on contractual interpretation, focusing on termination costs and condition precedent provisions.

Saudi Arabia's framework for cross-border data transfers

May 15, 2025

Saudi Arabia: Most global businesses today are well acquainted with the challenges of transferring personal data across borders, primarily relying on adequacy decisions (where they apply) and various transfer solutions to ensure compliance with transfer requirements.

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News and Events

Recent Press Releases

Dentons wins Banking & Finance Legal Adviser of the Year award

May 23, 2025

Dentons is proud to win the Banking & Finance Legal Adviser of the Year, alongside our work on several landmark transactions, at the 2025 Global Banking & Markets, Middle East Awards. The awards dinner took place on 21 May 2025 at the Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai.

Dentons advises on US$300 million equivalent Syndicated Term Loan Facility for Asakabank

May 8, 2025

Dentons is proud to announce the successful closure of a US$300 million equivalent senior unsecured dual-currency term loan facility for Asakabank. The syndication was met with overwhelming interest, achieving a substantial oversubscription of 3.5 times the facility's launch amount. A total of 22 institutions from across the globe participated in the facilities, underscoring the strong international confidence in Asakabank and the Uzbek market.

Dentons wins two major awards at IJGlobal MENA Awards 2025

May 5, 2025

Dentons has received two awards at the IJGlobal MENA Awards 2025, held in Dubai on 30 April. The Firm was recognised for its role in two landmark deals.

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