The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a pivotal hub of international commerce, where the right legal insights can transform undulating regulatory terrains into pathways of opportunity. Morgan Lewis stands at the intersection of regional dynamism and worldwide legal precision, delivering nuanced advice that empowers clients to thrive in the Middle East and around the world.
Bridging Borders
Our dedicated teams in Abu Dhabi and Dubai deliver solutions that address legal challenges across multiple sectors. Our multilingual team brings a proven understanding of UAE and Middle Eastern legal terrains. We are known and valued for our understanding of UAE-specific and Middle Eastern legal frameworks and varying regional regulatory environments. We provide seamless communication in English, Arabic, and other languages. Among our clients are institutional investors, sovereign wealth funds, startups and fast-growth enterprises, major international corporations and global conglomerates, and family offices involved in local, regional, and global business initiatives.
Industry Unleashed
In the UAE and elsewhere, we deliver targeted legal support across critical markets, such as:
- Energy, including oil, gas, renewables, and nuclear
- Technology and telecommunications
- Healthcare and infrastructure
- Banking and financial services
Transcending Boundaries
Our team guides clients through a wide variety of legal issues and regional and cross-border initiatives, including:
- Complex corporate law matters and transactions
- International arbitration and litigation
- Regulatory compliance and risk management
- Comprehensive investment fund structuring
- Local, regional, and global litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution
Regulatory Resilience
Compliance is the cornerstone of successful international business practices. We offer robust legal counsel involving:
- US anti-money laundering compliance matters
- Sanctions and know-your-customer regulations
- Corporate investigation support and advocacy
- Free trade and Islamic finance initiatives
Metamorphosing Opportunity
Across time zones and cultures, we reimagine roadblocks to progress as catalysts for growth. Our team advises on, negotiates, documents, and closes country-of-origin and multicountry transactions, such as:
- Mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, and spinoffs
- Financial and other workouts and restructurings
- Joint ventures and other partnering arrangements
- Private equity deals and alternative investment fund projects
- Real estate and direct investment initiatives
