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Diversity

At SCHLÜTER GRAF, we believe that diversity is the catalyst for innovation and success. As an international law firm with offices in multiple countries around the world, we have a unique opportunity to tap into the diverse talent pool available to us and offer our clients a truly global perspective on their legal matters. We further acknowledge that when diverse voices are heard in the workplace, it allows for increased creativity and practical innovative solutions.

We value collaboration and communications as key pillars to successfully advising our clients; this we achieve with the help of our passionate team of lawyers. By assembling a team of skilled professionals from around the world, we are able to curate exceptional legal advice owing to their compassions and richness of thought. This approach also fosters an atmosphere of understanding, respect and belongingness among our team members & clients—allowing us to build strong working relationships necessary for effective teamwork.

Our broad range of experience and expertise allows us to provide our clients with pioneering solutions to complex problems, while also giving them access to top-tier professionals who can speak their language and understand their culture.

SCHLÜTER GRAF values employees, both present and incoming, based on their experience, qualification, enthusiasm & most importantly their passion for the law, among other things, without regard to their race, religion, sex, color, nationality etc.

We strive to inculcate initiatives that further support equality and diversity in our recruiting & hiring processes.
Our traineeship program shines bright with diverse talent as we recruit applicants from all around the world. Hailing from different socio-economic backgrounds & possessing varying academic qualifications, our interns bring a diverse set of skillsets to the table. This helps us increase productivity by utilizing their unique abilities and experiences.

We believe that diverse perspectives are an essential part of our culture, and we strive to make sure that everyone who works here can bring their whole self to work every day.

At SCHLÜTER GRAF, diversity & inclusion are more than just a statement as we practice it every day in all areas of work.

Client Testimonials

“Extremely knowledgeable from a legal perspective on business and other corporate and commercial issues given the wealth of experience. During our course of engagement there was a display of exemplary legal acumen, decision making, and advocacy strategy which brought fruitful results.”

“Possesses a strong grip on the corporate compliance issues in the UAE and is our go to firm to cater our regulatory matters, while we focus on optimizing our business.”

“Unparallel expertise in the data protection regime of the Middle East and in other general corporate and commercial matters.”

“Extremely satisfied with the firm’s services in developing a bespoke credit and collection management system tailormade for our company’s business.”

“Possesses an in-depth knowledge of KSA laws and is therefore our go to firm for every contractual or regulatory query in the Kingdom.”

Awards & Accolades

The firm is recognized by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners as a leading firm in the region.

Winner of the 2021 LexisNexis Middle East Award for “International Law Firm Practical Guidance”.

Awarded for Outstanding Performance in 2018 by Dubai Airport Freezone.

Furthermore, SCHLÜTER GRAF is listed and recommended by the German Consulate General in the UAE, the Spanish and the Mexican Embassies and the Commercial Office of Spain in the UAE as well as the German Embassy and the Commercial Office of Spain in Saudi Arabia.

The firm is a member of the legal networks of the German Emirati Joint Council for Industry and Commerce (AHK) in the UAE and the German-Saudi Arabian Liaison Office for Economic Affairs (GESALO) in Saudi Arabia as well as of the Arab-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GHORFA) and the German Near and Middle East Association (NUMOV).

SCHLÜTER GRAF is the exclusive member firm for the UAE and for KSA for WIRAS Verbund International, an international network of German-speaking professional consultancies.

Environmental, social, and corporate governance

Schlüter Graf continues to strive in our unwavering commitment to environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG). Our firm recognizes the critical importance of addressing environmental and social issues while maintaining high ethical standards in corporate governance. Throughout our 25 plus years of operation, we have actively incorporated ESG principles into our practices and have been proactive in promoting sustainable business practices among our clients and partners.

Environmentally, we have been at the forefront of advocating for responsible environmental practices by implementing sustainable office practices, such as reducing our carbon footprint through energy-efficient measures, reducing waste, and promoting recycling and conservation efforts.

Socially, our firm continuously engages in pro bono legal services, supporting charitable organizations, and advocating for human rights, equality, and diversity. We have also implemented policies that promote a positive work culture and support the well-being of our employees, including providing equal opportunities, promoting diversity and inclusion, and supporting work-life balance.

In terms of corporate governance, we have implemented robust internal controls, anti-money laundering and compliance policies to ensure transparency, accountability, and integrity in our dealings. We have also been vocal advocates for good governance practices in the business community, providing guidance to our clients on matters related to corporate governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.