United Arab Emirates
These tables show the best performing law firms overall in our rankings in this jurisdiction based on our assessment of aggregated rankings across all practice areas.
DWF Middle East LLP
Firms in the Spotlight

HAMDAN ALSHAMSI LAWYERS & LEGAL CONSULTANTS
With commitment to legal excellence and innovation, Hamdan AlShamsi Lawyer and Legal Consultants (HAS) is a full-service Dubai based law firm operating at international standards.

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy
Our strong practice areas are family law, criminal law, civil law, corporate & commercial, banking, maritime & transport, labor, litigation, arbitration, and real estate. Our team of lawyers, advisors and administrative staff collaborate with a single goal: the success of our clients.

HAMDAN ALSHAMSI LAWYERS & LEGAL CONSULTANTS
Founded in 2010 by Hamdan Alshamsi expert UAE litigation practitioner, Hamdan Alshamsi lawyers & Legal Consultants (“HAS”) legal practice provides sector expertise at both local and international levels.
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Kim Medina, Director of Legal and Compliance
Knightsbridge Group
Amer Obeid, Managing Partner
Obeid & Medawar Law Firm LLP
Galadari Advocates & Legal Consultant
Galadari Advocates & Legal Consultants

Jasmin Fichte, Managing Partner
Fichte & Co.

Mr. Hamdan Alshamsi, Senior partner & Founder
HAMDAN ALSHAMSI LAWYERS & LEGAL CONSULTANTS
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Securitisation
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News & Developments
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Fichte & Co Expands Expertise with the Appointment of Manik Verma as Partner – Ship & Aviation Finance
Dubai, UAE – 10 March 2025 – Fichte & Co is pleased to announce the appointment of Manik Verma as Partner – Ship & Aviation Finance, reinforcing the firm’s position as a leading provider of legal services in the maritime, aviation, banking and financial sectors.
Fichte & Co. - 12 April 2025
Press Releases
RANIA TADROS WINS 'SHIPPING AND TRANSPORT LAWYER OF THE YEAR'
Rania Tadros, partner at international law firm Stephenson Harwood, has been named 'shipping and transport lawyer of the year' at the Legal 500 MENA Awards 2025.
Stephenson Harwood Middle East LLP - 04 March 2025
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PARTNER IWAN WALTERS JOINS STEPHENSON HARWOOD
International law firm Stephenson Harwood LLP has strengthened its projects, energy and infrastructure practice with the addition of partner Iwan Walters, who joins the firm in Dubai.
Stephenson Harwood Middle East LLP - 04 March 2025