Our Scope

The Middle East’s economy reflects ongoing regional transformation, including economic diversification, emerging opportunities across expanding markets, and steadfast resilience through adaptive tactical business and investment activities. As the region demands sophisticated legal counsel, Morgan Lewis bridges these complexities with global commercial law solutions. From our offices in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Riyadh, we deliver targeted legal advice that empowers regional and international businesses to apply diverse regulatory requirements while seizing opportunities across critical market sectors.

With more than four decades advising clients in the Middle East and over a decade of an established regional footprint, our team brings valuable depth to clients operating in and beyond this dynamic region by providing legal counsel on cross-border investments, complex corporate transactions, ongoing regulatory compliance, and tactical business expansion advice. We collaborate with global colleagues to handle major cross-border disputes and high-profile investigations, addressing critical challenges such as sanctions, bribery, and regulatory violations. Our experience spans pivotal industries, including telecommunications, technology, energy, healthcare, and financial services. Our multilingual practitioners offer nuanced legal counsel, drawing from our extensive regional know-how and collaborative relationships across the Gulf Cooperation Council, Levant, North Africa, and South Asia.

Across the Middle East and beyond, we combine rigorous legal acumen with tactical acuity, helping clients forge successful paths through intricate commercial ecosystems. By tapping into our extensive network and fluency in local and global regulations, we enable clients to achieve their most ambitious business objectives. Moreover, our commitment extends beyond traditional legal services. We forge strategic partnerships and frequently anticipate emerging market trends, helping clients seize opportunities for growth. Whether our client is an enterprising startup or established global enterprise, our firm is a pivotal resource across the Middle East and around the world.

Areas of Focus

By combining global perspective with regional know-how, our United Arab Emirates practice provides clients with smart legal solutions that surpass boundaries and address the multifaceted challenges of operating in one of the world's most important business settings.

  • Multinational legal counsel for the energy, technology, healthcare, and financial sectors
  • Cross-border transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and investment funds 
  • Regulatory compliance and risk mitigation for US anti-money laundering regulations, sanctions, know-your-customer requirements, and Islamic finance
  • International litigation and arbitration advocacy across multiple jurisdictions
  • Investment and corporate advisory for sovereign wealth funds, family offices, startups, and global corporations

Morgan Lewis offers precision legal solutions that can transform Saudi Arabia's complex regulatory terrain into viable commercial opportunities. Our combined international and local mindsets support clients seeking to expand ROI across critical market sectors with confidence.

  • Comprehensive legal support in the energy, technology, and financial sectors
  • Cross-border transaction optimization and regulatory compliance
  • Tactical legal counsel for multinational corporations and emerging enterprises alike
  • Innovative solutions for investment fund structuring and digital economy initiatives
  • Nuanced guidance on sanctions, intellectual property, and new markets

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