'Able to combine a wide international reach with excellent local knowledge’, CMS advises on risk management, asset protection, and investigations into corporate structures in cross-border sanctions and boycott-related proceedings. The practice has also led on liability assessments in the context of transactions and internal investigations. ‘One of the most experienced commercial litigators in Dubai’, James Abbott has experience in investigations and relevant arbitrations, and Stephanie Melone has a broad investigations and compliance practice.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘It has been a real pleasure working with CMS. We have consistently found the firm to be a reliable, responsive, and a highly professional partner in handling complex and cross-border matters. The firm demonstrates exceptional legal expertise combined with a practical, business-oriented approach that makes their advice both insightful and actionable. Their ability to navigate multi-jurisdictional challenges with clarity and precision has been invaluable to us.'
  • ‘The CMS team has been impressive in the way they combine technical expertise with a very pragmatic outlook. They are responsive, clear, and always keep the bigger picture in mind, which makes decision-making much easier. Their ability to coordinate smoothly across jurisdictions has been a real advantage in complex matters.’
  • ‘Individually, I’ve appreciated partner James Abbott's ability to stay calm and decisive under pressure, and Stephanie Melone's attention to detail and reliability. What sets them apart is that you always feel they are invested in the outcome, not just providing legal input.’
  • ‘James Abbott is vastly experienced. Safe pair of hands.’
  • ‘CMS are able to combine a wide international reach with excellent local knowledge.’
  • ‘James Abbott is one of the most experienced commercial litigators in Dubai. He is a first rate intellect, as well as tactically astute and focused on the best commercial outcome for the client.’
Practice head

James Abbott

Other key lawyers

Stephanie Melone