Bracewell LLP > Dubai, United Arab Emirates > Firm Profile

‘I have found the team very knowledgeable and collaborative. In particular, the team is willing to push boundaries of precedent to protect our interests, something many firms are not willing to risk.’

‘They are very experienced and approachable.’

‘Tom Swarbrick is technically excellent and always available for discussion on difficult issues.’

‘Tom Swarbrick is extremely committed to client service.’

‘The team is one of the most responsive I have worked with – clear levels of commitment to client service, very available, delivering excellent sensible, practical advice. No issue with telling the client their view on approach if they disagree.’

‘Both Andrej Kormuth and Nick Meyer are standout lawyers. They provide excellent client care and really understand the industry and market. Especially skilled at bankability and PF.’

‘Absolutely stellar team seamlessly covering projects, construction and finance. Deep industry knowledge and market insights across the board. Team is extremely responsive and make themselves available on short notice. Advice is commercial, tailored and fit-for-purpose. Cannot fault them on work product, delivery and transparency. Appear to treat all members of the diverse team fairly and with respect with a collaborative working style. Staff seem happy and not burned out.’

‘Andrej Kormuth is very pragmatic, responsive, and incredibly patient on difficult issues. Extremely smart but knows how to deliver advise to all levels of business. Best projects lawyer in the market and lovely to deal with.’

‘Nick Meyer is a standout senior associate. Always across the documents and issues. Very hard worker and safe pair of hands.’

‘The team led by Andrej Kormuth has a strong commitment to better support its clients. Their responsiveness is outstanding.’

‘Andrej Kormuth is the leader in the firm, equipped with strong knowledge and skill compared to his competitors. Not only his negotiation skill, but also his hands-on knowledge is well appreciated in the market.’

‘The breadth of global experience has been very helpful in discussing new regions which we are seeking to expand to; it’s beneficial to have our core group be able to bring up to speed a new partner, and we can enter those conversations with confidence that their is full awareness.’

‘We work with Chris Williams and Amelia Bowring. Their responsiveness and understanding of our needs have been excellent, and their referrals to other partners/firms are spot-on. They assume an oversight role, and regularly check back to ensure we are receiving the same level of service that they provide directly.’

‘Amelia Bowring has been fabulous to work with, and has been our go-to for many questions and requests. She takes our needs very seriously, and has supported all of our legal needs being fulfilled, whether directly or via referral. It has evolved to where she is the main point of contact, as I can rely on her to step in and address anything that may be amiss or lacking. Great service, great knowledge, and extreme due diligence is what we look for, and it has been amply provided by Amelia.’

‘Chris Williams – brings a wealth of not only specialised legal advice but also a strong sense of commercial acumen that sets him apart from others in the legal profession.’

‘Amelia Bowring – for a young lawyer, she is exceptionally pragmatic at problem solving, offering solutions to clients that are beyond her years. A rising star to watch.’

‘Broad area of legal expertise, and a deep understanding of the company’s operations. Very practical legal advice that was industry and market specific.’