Simmons & Simmons Middle East LLP > Dubai, United Arab Emirates > Firm Profile

‘Muneer Khan is one of the best lawyers out there. Confident, hugely experienced and knowledgeable and provides a sense of comfort which is unparalleled.’

‘Great professionals. Very good knowledge of the region and the regulatory framework of all the region. Great reactivity on the day to day work.’

‘Muneer Khan is highly knowledgeable and we were really impressed by his work.’

‘Great and growing team, well connected in the region, including with all regulators.’

‘Adam Wolstenholme – very ambitious, commercial and available. Matthias Ng – excellent subject matter expertise and fast delivery.’

‘Simmons ticks all of the top law firm boxes. They have a good breadth of coverage, expertise and are able to resource queries sufficiently to turn around small queries and large projects alike. Whilst they employ some good technology tools and make available some platforms to clients, undoubtedly their people are their key attribute.’

‘Special attention goes to Adam Wolstenholme – newly minted partner at the team who brings a raft of experience, pragmatism, responsiveness and personal touch to client interactions.’

‘The firm provides access to a diverse range of advisory areas, and provide key capabilities across a number of disciplines. The service provided is very efficient and clearly they have great knowledge across the banking and finance sector. Given the firm’s background in virtual assets, they have a strong understanding of fintech and regulatory implications. It is clear that they are engaged at the highest level with key governmental policy makers and I would argue that this is one of their key capabilities. As a result in some respects they are one of the key players involved with shaping the legal and regulatory space. This puts them in a unique position to advise clients ahead of time to ensure they are prepared well ahead in advance of legal and regulatory changes.’

‘Simply put, the “go to” firm and team for matters in the Gulf. Pragmatic and commercial advice and solution-oriented team. Super easy to work with and plug seamlessly into their wider network of offices where additional support is required.’

‘Payam Beheshti – Simply superb: first-class advice that is commercial, practicable, and, most importantly, actionable for a client. Payam also ensures that the team are given stretch opportunities, and it is great to see his care in developing associates.’

‘They provide quality advice and are very efficient.’

‘Payam Beheshti is a leader in his field within the DIFC/UAE. He is very responsive and client-friendly.’

‘Simmons is distinguished by its innovative use of technology and entrepreneurial spirit.’

‘Payam Beheshti is smart, assured, and the epitome of a safe pair of hands. Practical and knowledgeable, the full package.’

‘David McDonald is responsive, witty, and great at simplifying complex topics.’

‘Adam Wolstenholme gives good practical advice on difficult cross-border issues.’

‘Great team. A go-to for our business.’

‘Muneer Khan is perhaps one of the best lawyers in the financial sector out there.’

‘Unique with respect to its combined funds and regulatory practice. ’

‘Muneer Khan and James Coleman lead this practice and have each been in the market for close to two decades.’

‘Strong technical expertise and commercial nous from a team that is friendly and easy to deal with.’

‘James Coleman is very experienced and technically sound. He is a commercial and pragmatic operator.’

‘Muneer Khan is highly regarded and straddles the investment funds and regulatory spaces seamlessly. ’

‘The team deeply understands the transformational impact of emerging technology, including the policy and regulatory underpinnings.’

‘Their expertise in innovative areas like AI sets them apart. I always recommend them for cutting-edge technology matters.’

‘A truly exceptional TMT practice that exceeds expectations. Their expertise in AI and Web3 is market-leading.’

‘Raza Rizvi’s transparent approach adds value and gravitas to every meeting.’

‘Raza Rizvi is a brilliant lawyer with commercial acumen who truly understands client needs. He consistently delivers value and elevates client projects.’

‘Raza Rizvi brings unmatched regional expertise and global insights, making him a world-class practitioner. The team’s advisory and transactional work reflects deep industry understanding.’

‘Simmons & Simmons is one of the market leaders for financial institutions, corporate and technology companies, and regulatory work in the Saudi market, with strong presence in Dubai, London and elsewhere.’

‘They have great quality control, responsiveness, consistency and professionalism of service.’

‘We see the debt capital markets practice as operating on par with the big magic circle and US firms. Led by Lee Irvine, he has built the regional offering from scratch and cemented himself with many issuers and established a strong reputation. Simmons & Simmons are on many of the highest profile and biggest name issuers. A high deal volume – reflective of their ever growing market share.’

‘Lee Irvine leads the DCM practice and his rapport with clients and entrepreneurial approach is second-to-none. Lee is known for getting deals done and good commercial pragmatism.’

‘Leah Weldon-Evans has a longstanding reputation in the market, joining in-house from HSBC. She possesses a real eye for the detail in the documentation.’

‘They are experts in complex data matters and IP commercialisation. They are creative problem-solving counsel, and they bring the best of the whole firm to projects.’

‘The team’s focus on emerging technology and data enhances their well-rounded IP offering. Their understanding of commercial IP issues in the context of complex technology, such as Web3, AI, and Blockchain, is a standout feature. They bring deep sector expertise to a whole host of commercial IP work, including R&D, licensing, and IP-rich transactional work.’

‘Their practice stands out in the region for the know-how and technical expertise they can bring, particularly in innovative and developing areas such as AI. I always recommend them to clients where cutting-edge knowledge is required for new or developing technologies.’

‘Alex Harmer is a strong and experienced IP specialist who is always well-considered and strategic in her approach to IP work.’

‘Simmons & Simmons’ focus on innovative areas of technology and commercialisation makes them stand out.’

‘Raza Rizvi is a standout. He clearly cares for his team and is supported by some very strong associates. The team have their finger on the pulse and bring out the best of everyone on a deal.’

‘Raza Rizvi is a brilliant lawyer. He has commercial acumen.’

‘Raza Rizvi is an exceptional IP brain and has an industry consciousness and technology understanding which sets him apart in the market. He has absolute mastery across commercial IP transactions and is well supported by a team of great lawyers.’