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United Arab Emirates > Construction Tier 2

A strong choice for contractors, developers, and governments, Squire Patton Boggs is geared to handle infrastructure developments. Managing partner Thomas Wilson leads the department and is experienced in alternative dispute resolution. Jonathan Taunton is experienced in DIAC, ICC, and LCIA arbitration, while Sam Song advises contractors and employers on dispute avoidance.

United Arab Emirates > Dispute resolution: compliance and investigations Tier 2

Squire Patton Boggs is frequently sought out by multinationals, financial services institutions, and military defence subcontractors for high-profile and complex sanctions advice, regulatory issues, and investigations support. Richard Gibbon is well positioned to act on white-collar regulatory enforcement, internal investigations and financial crime compliance. Malak Abbas is a strong supporting presence across a range of key mandates. The team has also bolstered its capabilities through a number of junior hires, including senior associate Katy Fisher who joined in September 2023 and who brings a wealth of experience in complex cross-border investigations and government enforcement actions from her time at Kobre & Kim.

United Arab Emirates > Employment Tier 2

Often handling preeminent workplace investigations, Squire Patton Boggs specialises in employment privacy and data protection compliance. With a global offering, the practice is also well-equipped to handle a breadth of litigation before Oman, Saudi, and UAE Labour Courts. Praised for her ‘deep knowledge of local laws and practices’, Sarah Lawrence advises clients on workforce training, workplace behavioural and harassment issues, as well as workplace investigations. Habib Saeed handles settlement agreements, senior executive terminations, and the employment aspects of corporate M&A transactions. Ayah Abdin is proficient in employee transfers, as well as the review of contracts and handbooks.

United Arab Emirates > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 4

Squire Patton Boggs has a strong corporate offering, acting across various sectors on multimillion-dollar transactions and able to leverage key expertise from colleagues in the firm’s regulatory, environmental, antitrust and competition departments. The telecoms and hospitality sectors – the former Elias Hayek is particularly strong in –  have been notable areas of activity for the group and it acts for regional and global players in this space. Matthew Powell is frequently sort out by a host of clients for his expertise in a number of strategically significant deals. Senior associate Leila Drissi has been instrumental to a number of key practice mandates. Omar Momany joined the firm from Baker McKenzie LLP in September 2023.

United Arab Emirates > Dispute resolution: arbitration and international litigation Tier 4

Squire Patton Boggs‘ work in the disputes area spans litigation, arbitration, mediation, advocacy and risk and crisis management, and the group is particularly active in the construction and real estate space. Construction disputes specialist Thomas Wilson, who acts for contractors, manufacturers, and public and private companies on project and management disputes, heads the practice. Ravinder Bhullar is routinely instructed by energy and infrastructure clients for his arbitration expertise. Senior associate Sam Song has an impressive portfolio of work that includes white-collar criminal law, regulatory enforcement and money laundering issues.