Praised for its ability to its ability to ‘combine deep local knowledge with its global reach’, K&L Gates advises on domestic and cross-border transactions across the UAE and MENA, handling M&A, joint ventures, and regulatory compliance. Farah Al-Nabulsi leads the team and has a broad corporate and commercial practice, acting for a variety of multinational and regional clients. Zaid Abu-Shattal also comes recommended.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘I regularly work with Farah Al Nabulsi and her team in Dubai. Farah is very practical, approachable and provides pragmatic support. She is from the region and assist us with local matters in the UAE and cross border matters when English law is applied as she is qualified in England and Wales. She negotiates and assists in English and Arabic which is a great plus. We trust her advice and her approach.'
  • ‘The corporate team at K&L Gates Dubai provide comprehensive services and can advise on local and international matters with ease. They are experts in the field and work all the time with other lawyers of other offices within KL Gates to provide full service when needed.'
  • ‘We used K&L Gates for Abu Dhabi legal entities. This is a complicated jurisdiction and the transactions we were completing were also complicated. K&L Gates kept us up to date with project requirements, timelines and expectations and in my opinion, completed tasks faster than support we have received from other vendors in Abu Dhabi in the past.’
  • ‘The individuals I work with at K&L Gates consistently demonstrate a rare combination of legal excellence, commercial acumen, and genuine collaboration. What sets them apart from competitors is not just their technical skill, but their ability to translate complex legal matters into actionable, business-focused solutions.'
  • ‘K&L Gates LLP's ability to combine deep local knowledge with its global reach is unmatched. They always deliver sophisticated legal solutions that are both commercially practical and culturally attuned. We value their team’s strength in navigating complex, multi-jurisdictional matters, particularly in areas such as corporate transactions and regulatory compliance.'
  • ‘In a complicated jurisdiction, I really appreciated the clearly written emails and summaries that were provided. The team was also super responsive to emails, even if just to say that the email was received and under review. I don't feel like I had to chase the K&L Gates team for anything and that they were very proactive in their support.’
  • ‘We appreciated the efforts of individuals such as Farah Al-Nabulsi, who remained courteous and professional throughout, and who made herself available for discussions and follow-ups. ’
  • ‘I can say with confidence that K&L G have been providing our company support in the UAE for over 13 years. Zaid and Farah and the entire team at K&L G are simply outstanding. ’
Practice head

Farah Al-Nabulsi

Other key lawyers

Zaid Abu-Shattal