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Dentons celebrated its 50th year of operations in the United Arab Emirates in 2019. As the first international law firm to establish a presence in the Emirates, we have played a leading role in helping the UAE become the remarkable nation it is today.

Our office in Abu Dhabi opened in 1968 and is part of a fully integrated team of over 50 legal professionals in the UAE providing clients with a comprehensive range of legal services across all the major practice areas of banking & finance, corporate & commercial, construction, dispute resolution, energy and projects and TMT. Our Arabic capability at all levels also enhances our ability to support our clients’ legal and business needs in the UAE.

With 9 offices in the Middle East across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Jordan, Lebanon and Egypt, Dentons also has the broadest network of any international firm in the region, allowing us to deploy the very best legal talent to our clients wherever they need us to help them complete a transaction or resolve a dispute. 

Recognition

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.

Dentons boosts its quality rankings in The Legal 500 EMEA 2024

April 3, 2024

The Legal 500 EMEA 2024 has awarded Dentons 260 practice and sector rankings across Europe, Middle East and Africa, including 82 Tier 1 and 82 Tier 2 standings. The Firm earned 35 new or improved practice rankings, confirming the ever-strengthening scope and quality of client services. In addition, we received a total of 282 individual rankings for 234 Dentons lawyers in 37 jurisdictions placing them among the leaders in their respective practice areas. 

Dentons wins two awards at the Bonds, Loans & Sukuk Middle East Awards 2022

June 9, 2022

Dentons' Banking and Finance team has advised on two award-winning deals in the Bonds, Loans & Sukuk Middle East Awards 2022, announced last night at the awards ceremony at the Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai. These awards recognise the most innovative and ground-breaking deals from Sovereign, Corporate and Financial Institution issuers and borrowers.

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Insights

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.

New Executive Council resolution issued to regulate free zone establishments operating outside designated zones in the Emirate of Dubai

April 29, 2025

United Arab Emirates: Dubai Executive Council recently issued Resolution No. 11 of 2025 regulating the Free Zone Establishments' Conduct of their Business within the Emirate of Dubai (Resolution), and it is a new regulation that allows free zone establishments (FZEs) to expand their operations to onshore Dubai.

Navigating global sanctions: the critical role of a robust recusal policy

March 6, 2025

United Arab Emirates: In today’s global economy, multinational companies operate across jurisdictions with diverse regulatory landscapes.

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News and Events

Recent Press Releases

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.

Dentons Real Estate team recognised as UAE Real Estate Team of the Year at Chambers Middle East Awards 2025

April 11, 2025

Dentons, the world’s largest law firm, is proud to announce that its Real Estate team has been named UAE Real Estate Team of the Year at the prestigious Chambers Middle East Awards 2025 held in Dubai last night. The award recognises the team’s outstanding expertise, client service and contributions to the real estate sector.

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