International & Cross-Border Capabilities

Chambers Review

The firm`s UAE team, with offices in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, is recognised as one of the foremost practices in the jurisdiction. From its UAE base, the law firm offers cross-border support to a broad range of clients including global financial institutions, sovereign wealth funds and private equity funds. The UAE team is able to draw on the outstanding resources of the firm's in-house global network, and also maintains close ties to leading firms within the Middle East to handle multi-jurisdictional matters within the region. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.

From the UAE, the law firm excels in cross-border M&A transactions for a base of leading international and local clients. Its banking capabilities are among the strongest in the market, and its capital markets specialists are well equipped to handle complex multi-jurisdictional mandates. Clients seeking cross-border advice in relation to the real estate, TMT and construction spheres are expertly served by the group, which also offers considerable strength in disputes that are international in scope.