Norton Rose Fulbright > Dubai, United Arab Emirates > Firm Profile
Norton Rose Fulbright Offices
4TH FLOOR, GATE PRECINCT, BUILDING 3
DUBAI INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL CENTRE
PO BOX 103747, DUBAI
United Arab Emirates
Norton Rose Fulbright > The Legal 500 Rankings
United Arab Emirates > Dispute resolution: compliance and investigations Tier 1
Norton Rose Fulbright has a pre-eminent regulations, compliance, and investigations practice, with the team handling a broad array of matters, covering the FCPA and UK Bribery Act, fraud prevention, and remediation-related mandates. Orlando Vidal heads the team, with extensive experience representing clients in internal, government, and cross-border investigations. Deirdre Walker has particular expertise in fraud-related matters and Paul Stothard is noted for his proficiency in corruption and fraud-related internal investigations. Counsel Hannah Bradshaw focuses on the life sciences and healthcare sectors and Matthew Shanahan specialises in financial crime-related mandates.Practice head(s):
Orlando Vidal
Other key lawyers:
Deirdre Walker; Paul Stothard; Hannah Bradshaw; Matthew Shanahan
Testimonials
‘The practice has a very good and unique knowledge on compliance-related matters, and is able to truly support in the setup of a compliance management system. They have good approaches.’
‘Competent and thorough.’
Key clients
Emirates Telecommunications Company PJSC
World Vision UK
Traidcraft UK and India
Work highlights
- Advising and representing an ex-senior director of what used to be one of the Middle East’s most preeminent and prestigious private equity firms in ongoing regulatory investigations in numerous jurisdictions.
United Arab Emirates > Investment fund formation and management Tier 1
Norton Rose Fulbright’s investment funds offering has been bolstered with the October 2021 arrival of Zubair Mir from Herbert Smith Freehills LLP; he joins with an enviable reputation in Islamic investment fund formation, asset management and private equity matters. Geoffroy Hermanns, who made the move alongside Mir, was promoted to partner in January 2023 and is distinctly knowledgeable of fund investments into crypto and digital assets.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘The team is definitely considered a market leader in funds — they provide a consistent level of excellence in terms of client service and advice on legal matters. The team is our go-to for asset management — always responsive and knowledgeable.’
‘Zubair Mir is simply fantastic — responsive and thoughtful in his advice. Geoffroy Hermanns provides measured and efficient solutions.’
‘The team at Norton Rose Fulbright has been in the forefront of the Investment Fund formation and management practice in the UAE. Spearheaded by Zubair Mir and Geoffroy Hermanns, the team has been exemplary in delivering the right advice and solution to all the requirements of SCA and ADGM.’
‘In-depth understanding of Dubai and Abu Dhabi; very commercial and detailed knowledge of digital asset space.’
‘Geoffroy Hermanns – very clear and concise commercial advice’
‘We work closely with NRF on a broad range of strategic, complex investments and board advisory matters. The team differentiates itself through both its in-depth legal understanding, and sound and vetted commercial advice. The team’s bench strength is one of its biggest assets and they are able to seamlessly connect with the broader network, when required.’
‘Zubair Mir is the best lawyer we have come across – he is precise, responsive and knowledgeable. He is solution oriented, making himself invaluable in driving our strategy.’
Key clients
Chimera Investment / Capital
Royal Group
G42 Asset Management
Mashreq Capital
Arqaam Capital
National Bonds Corporation
KHK Partners
Arise International
Bahrain Mumtalakat
REVAM
Credit Suisse
Emirates NBD Asset Management
EFG Hermes
Dubai Islamic Bank
Work highlights
- Advised Chimera Investment LLC on its investment into numerous ADGM registered funds, including Alpha Wave and Vortex Energy.
- Advised Chimera Investment LLC on the establishment of two additional Shari’ah compliant sub-funds for an onshore public fund pursuing an ETF (exchange traded fund) strategy that is regulated by the UAE Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) and is being currently listed.
- Advised African Development Bank on its cornerstone investment in the Spark+ Fund.
United Arab Emirates > Banking and finance: Corporate finance (including Islamic lending) Tier 2
The transactional banking team at Norton Rose Fulbright is well regarded for its broad offering, advising on both conventional and Shariah-compliant financing. Key focus areas include advising on corporate and syndicated facilities, as well as structured and cross-border financings, covering real estate finance, export credit finance, trade finance, acquisition finance and asset finance. Practice head Mohammed Paracha has extensive experience advising on Islamic finance transactions. Other notable practitioners include Nicholas Robinson, who specialises in sustainability-linked financings, and Robin Balmer, who has significant expertise advising banking sector clients across the Middle East.Practice head(s):
Mohammed Paracha
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Testimonials
‘Great commercial skills in addition to legal skills.’
‘Nicholas Robinson is able to negotiate on behalf of clients to reach the best outcome, and able to suggest innovative solutions to unlock negotiation deadlocks.’
‘Mohammed Paracha is a people’s person with all the knowledge one would need. He makes himself available for calls anytime.’
Key clients
HSBC
Standard Chartered Bank
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank
Citi Bank
Emirates NBD
First Abu Dhabi Bank
Mashreqbank
Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A
Canal Sugar Company
Société Générale
BNP Paribas
Commercial Bank of Dubai
Mizuho Bank
Dubai Islamic Bank
Credit Suisse AG
ACWA Power International
Chimera Investment LLC
MUFG Bank Ltd.
Riyad Bank
Saudi National Bank
SMBC Bank International plc
The Norinchukin Bank
Work highlights
- Advising HSBC and eleven other financial institutions as mandated lead arrangers on a US$1.1bn sustainability linked dual-tranche murabaha financing to Al Ahli United Bank.
- Advised Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Standard Chartered Bank and twelve other lenders on US$700m and AED3,054bn revolving credit facilities for Majid Al Futtaim Holding. Majid Al Futtaim Holding has signed its inaugural US$1.5bn (AED5.51bn) sustainability-linked loan, a financial instrument secured primarily on environmental, social and governance related performance.
- Advising on a £110m refinancing of Regent’s Crescent property. The financing was structured as an Islamic finance commodity murabaha.
United Arab Emirates > Banking and finance: Financial services regulation Tier 2
Norton Rose Fulbright‘s financial services regulatory offering has been significantly bolstered by the recent arrival of Matthew Shanahan, who was previously at Clyde & Co LLP, and has spent over 13 years practising in the UAE; his team is equipped to support powerhouse names, such as HSBC and Morgan Stanley, in addition to asset and fund managers, brokers, exchanges, investment banks, payment institutions, fintech companies and start-ups. Key fields of work include the regulatory aspects of major transactions, fintech and crypto-related advice, fund structuring and enforcement action defence. Counsel Andre Abou Aad joined alongside Shanahan.Practice head(s):
Matthew Shanahan
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Testimonials
‘The team we have dealing with is led by Mr. Matthew Shanahan. He has strong knowledge of the banking industry and is able to provide advice promptly.’
‘Excellent knowledge . The client feels that they are dealing with subject-matter experts. Helps to plan ahead. Good understanding of client’s business and research capabilities.’
‘Industry experts, excellent knowledge, empathy for the client. Being upfront and helping to deal with tough questions and aspects with care. Professional and problem-solving approach’
‘The ability to combine impartial high-quality legal advice with solutions which are tailored to the client’s circumstances and characteristics and which take into account market practices and the regulatory reality in the market.’
‘Matthew Shanahan is a high-calibre veteran in the DIFC space, having been with the DFSA and advised on DFSA regulatory law for many years. He is the go-to legal advisor in the DIFC.’
‘Andre Abou Aad is a legal director at NR. Andre works closely with Matthew Shanahan and is an in-disposable asset when it comes to practical and effective legal advice.’
‘Strong industry knowledge. Strong knowledge of the regulator. On time delivery.’
‘I have been working with Matthew Shanahan for over two years, and he has strong industry and regulator knowledge. He always delivers on time and is always reachable. I respect his work ethic.’
Key clients
UBS
IG Limited
RJ O’Brien
Goldman Sachs
CME Group
LSEG
Macquarie
First Global Capital Limited
Chimera Investment
Work highlights
United Arab Emirates > Dispute resolution: arbitration and international litigation Tier 2
The dispute resolution team at Norton Rose Fulbright has strong on-the-ground expertise, covering a broad spectrum of sectors. Paul Stothard heads the group and has extensive experience of international arbitration, as does Orlando Vidal. Deirdre Walker specialises in commercial fraud disputes, primarily acting for financial institutions, major corporates, and high-net-worth individuals and Yaroslav Klimov has particular expertise handling cross-border disputes involving CIS parties. Shabnam Karim focuses on liability and insurance disputes and Aarti Thadani has specialist experience in the real estate, construction and infrastructure sectors.
Practice head(s):
Paul Stothard
Other key lawyers:
Deirdre Walker; Yaroslav Klimov; Shabnam Karim; Aarti Thadani; Alexander Field
Testimonials
‘Intelligence and business acumen of partners. Dedication of associates to clients’ work.’
‘Paul Stothard and Alexander Field both stand out for their brilliance, eloquence and business acumen.’
Key clients
Harlan Group for Civil Rights
AXA-XL
American International Group
United Arab Emirates > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3
The corporate, M&A, and securities practice at Norton Rose Fulbright is headed by Adjou Ait Ben Idir, who has significant experience advising local and international clients on inbound and outbound cross-border transactions. Zubair Mir, who recently joined from Herbert Smith Freehills LLP, and Kayaan Unwalla have additional expertise advising sovereign wealth fund and government entities on international investments and M&A transactions. Counsel Shahrzad Askarpour is noted for her experience advising on multi-jurisdictional M&A mandates.
Practice head(s):
Adjou Ait Ben Idir
Other key lawyers:
Zubair Mir; Kayaan Unwalla; Shahrzad Askarpour; Jonathan Burton
Testimonials
‘Norton Rose stands out because their partners and the team are very responsive. They listen to the clients and understand the clients’ needs and the commercial rationale behind it.’
‘They provide clients with information and judgement that help the client make the decision. It is not common to see such a good business sense for the entire team including both partners and senior associates.’
‘Jonathan Burton’s availability, legal knowledge and commercial sense are impressive. He is a good resource in Middle East, both in the legal industry or in the financial industry.’
‘Adjou Ait Ben Idir is highly knowledgeable, well-respected in the local market, and effective at getting deals over the line.’
Key clients
Royal Group
International Holding Company
Total SA
Tawazun
Arise
Oman International
Public Investment Fund
Saudia Airlines
Pure Health
AIG
AXA XL
First Gulf Bank
Asteco Property Management
Public Investment Fund
Etisalat
Injazat
bp
Howden
Work highlights
- Advised Abu Dhabi listed, International Holding Company on its USD 2 billion investment into Adani Group.
- Advising Bybit on its entry into the UAE market, including setting up of new locations for its technology and software business, investment arm and establishment of headquarters in the UAE free zones DWTC and DIFC.
- Advised Africa Transformation & Industrialization Fund Limited Partnership on the purchase of shares held by OLAM International LTD in Arise Integrated Industrial Platforms, Arise Infrastructure Service and Gabon Special Economic Zone Infrastructures SA.
United Arab Emirates > Construction Tier 3
Norton Rose Fulbright handles a broad range of construction matters, ranging from projects to disputes. It is particularly active in the renewables, water, power, petrochemicals, social infrastructure, PPP, and mining sectors. Nicholas Kramer heads the non-contentious practice, with significant experience advising government, developer, contractor, and lender clients. Paul Stothard heads the disputes side, with notable strength in international arbitration, and is supported by Aarti Thadani who specialises in construction disputes.Practice head(s):
Nicholas Kramer; Paul Stothard
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Testimonials
‘Boutique, experienced team with very relevant experience in the construction industry.’
‘Aarti Thadani stands out as a top practitioner in the region.’
‘Aarti Thadani provides excellent client service and manages cases very efficiently. Her recommendations to clients are spot on.’
‘NRF are dedicated and very effective in formulating contract structures and finding solutions to complex issues. They were clear in thinking, planning and execution.’
‘Nicholas Kramer and his team are very professional, cordial and accommodative.’
Key clients
Emirates District Cooling LLC
Boston Consulting Group
Abu Dhabi Ports
Ochre
Aldar
Neumann & Mueller
ACWA Power
IFC
HSBC
Emirates National Investment
Tibah Airports Development Company Limited
Bahrain Marina Development Company
Metito
Marafiq
Work highlights
- Advised Abu Dhabi Ports on the development of Metal Park at KIZAD. The Metal Park will be spread over 450,000 square metres and will support storage and handling, processing and fabrication activities.
- Advised Emicool on numerous contractual and permitting matters pertaining to its provision of district cooling services in the Emirate of Dubai.
- Advised Emirates National Investments on the Construction Contract for refurbishment of Amber Residences, a luxury residential complex in Dubai.
United Arab Emirates > Infrastructure and projects (including project finance) Tier 3
The projects and energy team at Norton Rose Fulbright handles a broad spectrum of matters for lenders and developers in the region, including in the renewables, water, power, petrochemicals, social infrastructure, and PPP sectors. It also has a growing practice advising on hydrogen projects. The team is co-led by Angela Croker, who primarily focuses on project financing transactions, and Nicholas Kramer, who has significant experience advising governments, developers, contractors and lenders on a range of matters.Practice head(s):
Angela Croker; Nicholas Kramer
Testimonials
‘Commercially savvy, efficient, flexible and available to clients.’
‘Angela Croker is super responsive. She is commercially minded and works in the most efficient way to move the transaction forward giving clarity and options to the client.’
‘They are dedicated and very effective in formulating contract structures and finding solutions to complex issues.’
‘They are clear in thinking, planning and execution. Their performance compares very well with top-class international law firms in the region.’
‘Nicholas Kramer is very professional, and also cordial and accommodating. Clients feel very comfortable dealing with him.’
Key clients
ACWA Power
Vision Invest
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
International Finance Corporation
Natixis
MUFG Bank
Standard Chartered Bank
Veolia
Power and Water Company for Jubail and Yanbu
National Commercial Bank
Abu Dhabi Investment Bank
First Abu Dhabi Bank
Emirates NBD
Korea Development Bank
KfW
Saudi Tabreed
Arab National Bank
Riyad Bank
Boubyan Bank
KAPP
Norinchukin Bank
Mizuho Bank
Siemens Bank
SMBC
Engie
JBIC
Electricite de France
KEPCO
Total
APICORP
National Bank of Fujairah
Cobra Instalaciones Y Servicios SA
Sultan International Holding LLC
Emirates District Cooling
United Arab Emirates > Insurance Tier 3
Norton Rose Fulbright’s insurance practice represents high-profile clients throughout the UAE and wider Middle East, with a particular focus on corporate and contentious insurance matters. The team has specialist expertise in financial lines claims, professional negligence liability defence, as well as warranty and indemnity underwriting. Counsel Shabnam Karim is a contentious insurance and liability claims specialist and heads the practice throughout the region, with expertise in D&O insurance, professional liability and cyber risks. Adjou Ait Ben Idir is another key name.Practice head(s):
Adjou Ait Ben Idir; Shabnam Karim
Testimonials
‘The NRF team are highly responsive and understand the needs of a W&I insurer. The output of their work is excellent – clear, commercial and always delivered on time.’
‘The team resources their work accordingly and clients often get an opportunity to work with a range of lawyers of differing seniority, but always with the same quality throughout.’
‘Adjou Ait Ben Idir – understands the W&I market very well and gives clear and commercial advice.’
‘Adjou Ait Ben Idir is always available to discuss any particular points of a transaction.’
‘Crisp, innovative and creative thinking; taking a practical approach to problems.’
‘Walking the talk of diversity and inclusion.’
Key clients
AXA-XL
American International Group (AIG)
Munich Re
Mediclinic Middle East
Beazley Group
Euclid
Marsh
GCIC
United Arab Emirates > Real estate Tier 3
Norton Rose Fulbright continues to expand its presence in the UAE real estate market, with specialist expertise in real estate related financings and refinancings, and a client roster consisting of some of the largest financial institutions throughout the region. Leading the real estate practice for the entire Middle East is Louisa Lynch , who is experienced in handling hospitality transactions, infrastructure projects and corporate occupier matters.Practice head(s):
Louisa Lynch
Key clients
HSBC / HSBC Middle East
MIZA Developments LLC
Mashreq Bank
Twofour54
Aldar Properties
The Boston Consulting Group
Public Investment Fund
Abu Dhabi Ports
First Abu Dhabi Bank
Mubadala Investment Company PJSC
Work highlights
- Advised Abu Dhabi Ports Group on the development agreement for lease under which it has appointed Metal Park Investment to develop and subsequently operate an integrated metal hub in Khalifa Industrial Zone, Abu Dhabi.
- Appointed by Mubadala Investment Company PJSC under a retainer arrangement to assist on a broad range of complex real estate matters including acquisition, disposal and leasing of real property and land.
- Advising MIZA Developments and twofour54 on the musataha agreement granted by ADQ to MIZA over more than 100 plots in the Mina Zayed Port and the appointment of LITE (a subsidiary of Eltizam Asset Management Group) under a preparatory services agreement.
Saudi Arabia > Dispute resolution
Noted for its robust practice throughout Saudi Arabia, Mohammed Al-Ghamdi Law Firm in association with Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP handles a high volume of litigation, with labour and commercial disputes prominent in the team’s caseload. Practice head Mohammed Al Ghamdi is very experienced in representing high-profile clients in contentious commercial matters and international arbitrations. He is assisted from Dubai by the firm’s head of disputes for the Middle East, Paul Stothard, who has a solid track record in advising on investment disputes.Practice head(s):
Mohammed Al Ghamdi
Other key lawyers:
Saudi Arabia > Projects and energy
Mohammed Al-Ghamdi Law Firm in association with Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP handles the gamut of project and energy matters in Saudi Arabia, spanning water, petrochemicals, social infrastructure and PPP projects. Led by Robin Balmer, who operates out of the firm’s Dubai and Riyadh offices, the team reports an increase in work arising from green initiatives, as well as hydrogen-related projects. Angela Croker, another key contact in Dubai, is adept at assisting clients with complex financings for large-scale infrastructure projects.Practice head(s):
Robin Balmer
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
ACWA Power
Vision Invest
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
International Finance Corporation
Natixis
MUFG Bank
Standard Chartered Bank
Veolia
Power and Water Company for Jubail and Yanbu (MARAFIQ)
National Commercial Bank
First Abu Dhabi Bank
Emirates NBD
Korea Development Bank
KfW
Saudi Tabreed
Arab National Bank
Riyad Bank
KAPP
Norinchukin Bank
Mizuho Bank
SMBC
Engie
Electricite de France
KEPCO
Total
National Bank of Fujairah
Cobra Instalaciones Y Servicios SA
Sultan International Holding LLC
Siemens Healthcare
Jinko Power
Red Sea Development Company
Public Investment Fund
Work highlights
- Advised the Senior Lenders on issues relating to the project financing provided to Al Jubail International Water Company regarding the Jubail 3B Independent Water Project.
- Advised a syndicate of DFI and commercial lenders in connection with the MIGA-backed financing of the development, construction and operation of the 1,500MW Combined Cycle Gas-Turbine (CCGT) power plant in the Sirdarya region of Uzbekistan by a wholly-owned subsidiary of ACWA Power.
- Advised UCI on its Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Saudi Aramco to evaluate the feasibility of a venture to support a recycling “Supercenter” in Saudi Arabia.
Norton Rose Fulbright > Firm Profile
The firm: Norton Rose Fulbright is a global law firm. We provide the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. We have more than 4000 lawyers and other legal staff based in more than 50 cities across Europe, the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, the Middle East and Africa.
Areas of practice: Recognized for our industry focus, we are strong across all the key industry sectors: financial institutions; energy; infrastructure, mining and commodities; transport; technology and innovation; and life sciences and healthcare. Through our global risk advisory group, we leverage our industry experience with our knowledge of legal, regulatory, compliance and governance issues to provide our clients with practical solutions to the legal and regulatory risks facing their businesses.
Wherever we are, we operate in accordance with our global business principles of quality, unity and integrity. We aim to provide the highest possible standard of legal service in each of our offices and to maintain that level of quality at every point of contact.
Norton Rose Fulbright Verein, a Swiss verein, helps coordinate the activities of Norton Rose Fulbright members but does not itself provide legal services to clients. Norton Rose Fulbright has offices in more than 50 cities worldwide, including London, Houston, New York, Toronto, Mexico City, Hong Kong, Sydney and Johannesburg. For more information, see nortonrosefulbright.com
Offices: We have offices in the world’s most important business, financial and regulatory centres and are active in strategically important growth markets. Our offices are located in Amsterdam, Athens, Austin, Bahrain, Bangkok, Beijing, Brisbane, Brussels, Calgary, Canberra, Cape Town, Casablanca, Dallas, Denver, Dubai, Durban, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hong Kong, Houston, Istanbul, Jakarta (in association with Norton Rose Fulbright Australia), Johannesburg, London, Los Angeles, Luxembourg, Melbourne, Mexico City, Milan, Minneapolis, Monaco, Montréal, Moscow, Munich, New York, Ottawa, Paris, Perth, Piraeus, Port Moresby, Québec, Rio de Janeiro, Riyadh (in association with Mohammed Al-Ghamdi Law Firm), San Antonio, San Francisco, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, St Louis, Sydney, Tokyo, Toronto, Vancouver, Warsaw and Washington, DC. In Africa, we have alliances with firms in Kenya, Uganda, Burundi and Zimbabwe
Number of partners (worldwide): 1,000+
Number of other fee-earners (worldwide): 2,000+
Total staff: 7,500+
Global key contacts
Financial institutions: James Bateson
Energy: Anne Lapierre and John Mauel
Infrastructure, mining and commodities: Nick Merritt
Transport: Harry Theochari
Technology: Nick Abrahams
Life sciences and healthcare: Stacey Martinez and Randy Sutton
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Financial institutions | Patrick Bourke | ||
Energy | Charles Whitney | ||
Infrastructure, mining and commodities | Joanne Emerson Taqi | ||
Transport | Harry Theochari | ||
Technology and innovation | Sean Murphy | ||
Life sciences and healthcare | Huw Evans |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Mr Hamed Afzal | Partner | View Profile | |
Adjou Ait Ben Idir | Partner | View Profile | |
John Boehm Jr. | Partner | View Profile | |
Louisa Lynch | Partner | View Profile | |
Mohammed Paracha | Partner | View Profile | |
Paul Stothard | Partner | View Profile | |
Orlando Vidal | Partner | View Profile | |
Deirdre Walker | Partner, Head of Middle East | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of partners (worldwide) : 1,200+ Number of other fee-earners (worldwide) : 3,000+ Total staff : 7,500+Other
Other offices : Amsterdam Other offices : Athens Other offices : Austin Other offices : Bahrain Other offices : Bangkok Other offices : Beijing Other offices : Bogotá Other offices : Brisbane Other offices : Brussels Other offices : Calgary Other offices : Canberra Other offices : Cape Town Other offices : Caracas Other offices : Casablanca Other offices : Dallas Other offices : Dar es Salaam Other offices : Denver Other offices : Durban Other offices : Frankfurt Other offices : Hamburg Other offices : Hong Kong Other offices : Houston Other offices : Istanbul Other offices : Jakarta (in association with Norton Rose Fulbright Australia) Other offices : Johannesburg Other offices : London Other offices : Los Angeles Other offices : Luxembourg Other offices : Melbourne Other offices : Mexico City Other offices : Milan Other offices : Minneapolis Other offices : Monaco Other offices : Montréal Other offices : Moscow Other offices : Munich Other offices : New York Other offices : Ottawa Other offices : Paris Other offices : Perth Other offices : Piraeus Other offices : Port Moresby Other offices : Québec Other offices : Rio de Janeiro Other offices : Riyadh (in association with Mohammed Al-Ghamdi Law Firm) Other offices : San Antonio Other offices : San Francisco Other offices : São Paulo Other offices : Shanghai Other offices : Singapore Other offices : St Louis Other offices : Sydney Other offices : Tokyo Other offices : Toronto Other offices : Vancouver Other offices : Warsaw Other offices : Washington, DC Other offices : In Africa, it has alliances with firms in Kenya, Uganda, Burundi and Zimbabwe.Legal Briefings
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