SCHLÜTER GRAF Legal Consultants > Dubai, United Arab Emirates > Firm Profile
SCHLÜTER GRAF Legal Consultants Offices

ONE by Omniyat, Office P501
P.O. Box 29337
Business Bay
United Arab Emirates
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SCHLÜTER GRAF Legal Consultants > The Legal 500 Rankings
United Arab Emirates > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 5
SCHLÜTER GRAF Legal Consultants is routinely instructed by a strong roster of domestic and multinational clients, including leading names in the healthcare, pharmaceuticals, sports and manufacturing sectors. Andrés Ring and Christoph Keimer co-lead the team, with Ring recognised for his expertise in corporate matters and Keimer offering additional strength in employment and commercial work. Usama Munir's practice spans corporate and commercial matters, employment issues, and litigation.Practice head(s):
Andrés Ring; Christoph Keimer
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
German Standards Group
Power Mech Projects Limited
BASF FZE
Gulf Drug LLC
Unilever Gulf FZE
Schenker Middle East FZE
Baenninger Trading LLC
Beumer Group Middle East FZE
Puma Middle East FZ LLC
TESA SE
Work highlights
- Advising Power Mech Projects Limited on projects worth USD 50 million for erection, installation, testing, pre-commissioning & commissioning of units at Multimegawatt powerplants in the region.
- Advising Unilever Gulf FZE on corporate and commercial laws in the Gulf region.
- Advising BASF FZE; a subsidiary of on one of the largest chemical producers in the world on a wide array of corporate and commercial matters across the region.
SCHLÜTER GRAF Legal Consultants > Firm Profile
SCHLÜTER GRAF is a prominent corporate and commercial law firm with a rich legacy. Founded in Germany in 1946, the firm expanded into the Middle East in 1995. With a broad network of offices and partnerships, it operates across Germany, the Middle East, Northern and Eastern Africa, and key emerging markets like Ethiopia and Pakistan.
The firm serves a wide range of clients, including institutional investors, multinational companies, SMEs, and individuals, offering expert guidance in both local and international legal matters. Its practice areas encompass all aspects of corporate and commercial law, such as corporate structuring, M&A, agency and distribution agreements, compliance, data protection, employment law, intellectual property, tax, and construction. In addition to its corporate and commercial expertise, SCHLÜTER GRAF has a strong dispute resolution practice, representing clients in international arbitration and both onshore and offshore litigation.
The firm’s team of skilled lawyers and staff hails from diverse jurisdictions and speaks a variety of languages, including Amharic, Arabic, Catalan, English, Farsi, German, Hindi, Russian, Spanish, Urdu, and Tagalog, allowing them to provide cross-border legal assistance from a single point of contact.
SCHLÜTER GRAF is widely recognized as a leading firm in the UAE and a top choice for markets like Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. In 2016, the firm launched a Spanish & LATAM Desk to assist Spanish and Latin American companies with their corporate and commercial operations in the region.
Lawyer Profiles
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Anja Christine Adam | Managing Partner – Hamburg Office Legal Consultant – Dubai Office | View Profile |
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Dounia Aghdoube | Associate Partner | View Profile |
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Albert Jové Franco | Associate | Head of Spanish & KATAM Desk | View Profile |
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Yulia Kasiyanova | Associate Partner | View Profile |
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Christoph Keimer | Managing Partner in Dubai Partner at Dortmund and Hamburg offices | View Profile |
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Heinrich Köllisch | Associate | View Profile |
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Usama Munir | Associate | View Profile |
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Andrés Ring | Managing Partner | View Profile |
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Peter Schlüter | Partner & Notary | View Profile |
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Mahmoud Shahawy | Associate | View Profile |
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.”
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.
- Commercial, corporate and M&A