The Legal 500

Within Banking and finance, tier 5

Fulbright & Jaworski LLP advises banks, financial institutions, and developers on a wide range of banking and finance work. The group has a reputation for quality legal advice and a commercial approach. Mark Bisch and John Boehm, who splits his time between Dubai and Riyadh, are the key contacts.

Within Corporate and M&A, tier 5

Fulbright & Jaworski LLP’s Dubai office handles a significant amount of work in the Middle East and North Africa. Mark Bisch advised Hammes Company on a joint venture with a Kuwaiti group to establish over 30 hospitals and healthcare facilities in the region, while the Dubai and Riyadh offices have worked to advise Pepsi-Cola International on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters.

Within Dispute resolution, tier 4

Fulbright & Jaworski LLP enters the ranking following Jonathan Sutcliffe’s relocation to Dubai from London and the recruitment of Philip Punwar, who was a practising barrister prior to joining the firm. The pair has already built an impressive track record in arbitration. Punwar is ‘outstanding, very meticulous, and extremely knowledgeable’.

Within Projects and energy , Fulbright & Jaworski LLP is a third tier firm,

Fulbright & Jaworski LLP is a regular feature in the oil and energy sector, advising clients on a wide range of matters from corporate issues to projects. The team has also been involved in some interesting solar power projects for multinational and local clients. Mark Bisch and John Boehm have extensive experience and are highly recommended.