Squire Patton Boggs > Dubai, United Arab Emirates > Firm Profile
Squire Patton Boggs Offices
DUBAI INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL CENTER
BURJ DAMAN OFFICE TOWER, LEVEL 10
PO BOX 111713, DUBAI
United Arab Emirates
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Squire Patton Boggs > The Legal 500 Rankings
United Arab Emirates > Construction Tier 2
A strong choice for contractors, developers, and governments, Squire Patton Boggs is geared to handle infrastructure developments. Managing partner Thomas Wilson leads the department and is experienced in alternative dispute resolution. Jonathan Taunton is experienced in DIAC, ICC, and LCIA arbitration, while Sam Song advises contractors and employers on dispute avoidance.Practice head(s):
Thomas Wilson
Other key lawyers:
Jonathan Taunton; Sam Song; Ravinder Bhullar
Testimonials
‘Thomas Wilson is highly experienced, and a commercially minded construction lawyer.’
‘Thomas Wilson is a very mature and strategic advisor who can see through the problems and recommend the optimal way forward.’
Key clients
UAE Federal Ministry of Infrastructure Development
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Dubai
The Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia
LEPL Anaklia Deep Sea Port Development Agency
National Centre for Privatisation (Saudi Arabia)
Saudi Ministry for Environment, Water, and Agriculture
Work highlights
- Advising the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia on a PPP for the development of Anaklia Deep Sea Port on the Black Sea.
- Advising the National Centre for Privatisation (Saudi Arabia) and Saudi Ministry for Environment, Water, and Agriculture in relation to a PPP project for the privatisation of the government’s veterinary vaccine service.
- Advised the UAE Federal Ministry of Infrastructure Development on the review of the current PPP legislative and regulatory framework.
United Arab Emirates > Dispute resolution: compliance and investigations Tier 2
Squire Patton Boggs is frequently sought out by multinationals, financial services institutions, and military defence subcontractors for high-profile and complex sanctions advice, regulatory issues, and investigations support. Richard Gibbon is well positioned to act on white-collar regulatory enforcement, internal investigations and financial crime compliance. Malak Abbas is a strong supporting presence across a range of key mandates. The team has also bolstered its capabilities through a number of junior hires, including senior associate Katy Fisher who joined in September 2023 and who brings a wealth of experience in complex cross-border investigations and government enforcement actions from her time at Kobre & Kim.Practice head(s):
Richard Gibbon
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Focused on servicing clients with very challenging issues that span multiple jurisdictions.’
United Arab Emirates > Employment Tier 2
Often handling preeminent workplace investigations, Squire Patton Boggs specialises in employment privacy and data protection compliance. With a global offering, the practice is also well-equipped to handle a breadth of litigation before Oman, Saudi, and UAE Labour Courts. Praised for her ‘deep knowledge of local laws and practices’, Sarah Lawrence advises clients on workforce training, workplace behavioural and harassment issues, as well as workplace investigations. Habib Saeed handles settlement agreements, senior executive terminations, and the employment aspects of corporate M&A transactions. Ayah Abdin is proficient in employee transfers, as well as the review of contracts and handbooks.Practice head(s):
Sarah Lawrence
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Testimonials
‘The advice of this team has been instrumental in our growth and expansion over the last decade, and we cannot recommend the team enough for its commercial and strategic support.’
‘Sarah Lawrence provides rapid, accurate, and commercial answers that get to the point immediately. Sarah always puts the right priority level on instructions.’
‘Sarah Lawrence has deep knowledge of local laws and practices coupled with expertise in handling complex and sensitive employment matters.’
‘A really strong team who always make us feel like a priority. Sarah Lawrence is a real force in the region, and a recognized brand of her own. Her responsiveness is remarkable.’
‘Habib Saeed is always responsive and to the point with answers. He has great knowledge of data protection laws in the region which always comes in handy.’
‘I work with Habib Saeed in many different employments law related conflicts. I must say I am more than satisfied while working with him. He provides great comfort and practical advice.’
‘Ayah Abdin adds to the team’s local knowledge and expertise.’
Key clients
Nokia
Etisalat
Raytheon
Crowdstrike
Bausch
Sotheby’s
Uber
Boeing
City Football Group
Warner Media
McDonald’s Corporation
Boston Consulting Group, Inc. (BCG)
Work highlights
- Advising a multinational telecoms company on a highly confidential and sensitive workplace investigation as a result of an internal compliance complaint raised against an employee in the client’s senior leadership team.
- Advising Raytheon Technologies on all labour and employment matters across the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe and Latin America.
- Advised City Football Group on employment issues arising from the relocation and engagement of a number of executives in the UAE including issues of dual employment rights.
United Arab Emirates > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 4
Squire Patton Boggs has a strong corporate offering, acting across various sectors on multimillion-dollar transactions and able to leverage key expertise from colleagues in the firm’s regulatory, environmental, antitrust and competition departments. The telecoms and hospitality sectors – the former Elias Hayek is particularly strong in – have been notable areas of activity for the group and it acts for regional and global players in this space. Matthew Powell is frequently sort out by a host of clients for his expertise in a number of strategically significant deals. Senior associate Leila Drissi has been instrumental to a number of key practice mandates. Omar Momany joined the firm from Baker McKenzie LLP in September 2023.Practice head(s):
Matthew Powell; Elias Hayek
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Testimonials
‘Unrivaled experience and best in class knowledge on all hospitality related contracts and a global coverage.’
‘They bring the practical application of contracts to the table and are very commercial yet strong advocates for their clients’ rights based on their detailed knowledge of best in class contracts.’
Key clients
e&
Emirates Cable TV and Multimedia LLC
Ministry of Minerals and Industrial Resources – Saudi Arabia
Enera Group / Sanoat Energetika Guruhi
NOMD Holdings
Collins Aerospace
Government of Georgia
Work highlights
- Advised NOMD Holdings on its sale of MachinesTalk to IoT Squared.
- Acted as lead transaction adviser to the SEG / Enera group in connection with its joint venture for freight and food trading infrastructure between the UAE and Uzbekistan.
- Advising X-ELIO on its joint venture with Dutco.
United Arab Emirates > Dispute resolution: arbitration and international litigation Tier 4
Squire Patton Boggs‘ work in the disputes area spans litigation, arbitration, mediation, advocacy and risk and crisis management, and the group is particularly active in the construction and real estate space. Construction disputes specialist Thomas Wilson, who acts for contractors, manufacturers, and public and private companies on project and management disputes, heads the practice. Ravinder Bhullar is routinely instructed by energy and infrastructure clients for his arbitration expertise. Senior associate Sam Song has an impressive portfolio of work that includes white-collar criminal law, regulatory enforcement and money laundering issues.Practice head(s):
Thomas Wilson
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Testimonials
‘Proactive and personable team that acts quickly on urgent complex tasks.’
‘The team understands the commercial ramifications of their advice on the client’s business.’
Squire Patton Boggs > Firm Profile
The firm: Squire Patton Boggs is one of the world’s strongest integrated law firms, providing insight at the point where law, business and government meet.
The firm gives clients a voice, supports their ambitions and is committed to working alongside them to achieve successful outcomes.
With a multidisciplinary team of more than 1,500 lawyers in 47 offices across 20 countries, Squire Patton Boggs provides unrivalled access to expertise, guidance and invaluable connections on the ground. The firm delivers a seamlessly connected service that operates on any scale – locally or globally – and encompasses virtually every matter, jurisdiction and market.
The firm offers solutions shaped by a clear, commercially-focused understanding of clients’ business. Its robust and open culture enables the firm to find the right answers quickly and effectively from committed teams who understand the geographic, sector or issue-specific challenges at hand. Recognising the impact of politics and regulation on businesses across the world today, the firm has a unique mix of world-renowned lobbying and political capabilities supporting clients across Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and Asia Pacific.
Squire Patton Boggs advises a diverse mix of clients – from long-established leading corporations to emerging businesses, startup visionaries and sovereign nations – whom the firm places at the core of everything it does.
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