BSA Al Rashdi & Al Barwani Advocates & Legal Consultants

BSA Law is a leading regional law firm based in the Middle East, with eight offices spanning five countries. Our diverse team of 105 lawyers represents 35 different cultural backgrounds and speaks 22 languages, providing clients with a broad, globally-informed perspective.

As market leaders in emerging sectors, we are dedicated to partnering with our clients, working towards a sustainable and forward-thinking future. More than a traditional law firm, we are a catalyst for collaboration, creating synergy, and driving transformative change.

Founded two decades ago, BSA Law has grown organically by nurturing talent and investing in our people. We take pride in our role as trusted advisors, offering flexibility, deep expertise, dynamic fee structures, and a strong focus on building personal, long-term relationships with our clients.

Our clients value our commitment to delivering clear, actionable advice paired with strategic insights, including an assessment of potential risks, all of which contribute directly to their success in navigating complex challenges.

We apply this ethos to everything we do—whether working with emerging startups or multinational corporations, supporting pro bono initiatives, or fostering employee development programs. We understand the power of a holistic, client-centered approach in achieving sustainable results.

GLOBAL & LOCAL COVERAGE

We offer the full range of corporate solutions to both regional and international clients, covering a wide range of sectors across the Middle East and beyond. We are market leaders in emerging industries, committed to sustainable growth and sparking collaboration, synergy, and innovation.

Our services include:

• Arbitration and ADR
• Banking & Finance
• Commercial, Corporate & M&A
• Litigation (onshore and DIFC/ADGM)
• Energy & Natural Resources
• ESG
• Fintech & Digital Currencies
• Infrastructure
• Insurance
• Restructuring, Bankruptcy and Insolvency
• Tax
• TMT

Flagship deals

• Successfully defending Octavia Limited in a highly publicised matter involving a DRC presidential candidate in a dispute over company ownership and a USD 70,000,000 claim
• Provided Meta with a legal analysis breaking down the degree of risk posed to the Facebook platform for violations of Advertising Guidelines under applicable laws in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.