Al Tamimi & Company

With 230 lawyers across 10 offices in six countries, Al Tamimi is the largest independent law firm in the Middle East. Litigation is a key strength, with the firm boasting the ability to practice local law in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Iraq.

Al Tamimi also has strong pedigree in banking and finance and corporate work for a range of clients including governments, regional and international companies, banks and financial institutions. The firm also works regularly with international law firms requiring local legal expertise in the Middle East.

The firms is headquartered in the United Arab Emirates and is led by senior partner Essam Al Tamimi, who has a strong backround in dispute resolution, and Husam Hourani, a banking, finance and capital markets specialist.