Fielding a team with ‘a unique cross-border capability in the GCC region’, Al Tamimi & Company's corporate and commercial practice is notably active across the fintech, real estate, insurance, oil and gas, and other regulated sectors, advising on regulatory matters, including corporate governance and setting up operations for domestic and multinational companies. It also supports clients with a broad range of restructurings, corporate M&A transactions, joint ventures, and other transactional matters. The team is led by Rad El Treki, who is noted for his presence in the oil and gas sector. Layla Alalawi is praised as an ‘excellent draftsperson and adviser’ and is ably accompanied by Yara Frotan. Taimur Tufail is skilled in advising private equity and venture capital firms, multinational companies, and local businesses.

The corporate and commercial division at Trowers & Hamlins LLP is frequently sought after by local, regional, and international clients for its broad experience in transactional matters, encompassing corporate M&A, joint ventures, and capital markets, including Shariah-compliant instruments and products. Brian Howard boasts over 25 years of experience in IPOs, M&A, and joint venture transactions across the region and sits at the helm of the group. Arslaan Mahmood and James Kay also play key roles in the department; the former’s expertise lies in joint ventures, capital markets, and M&A transactions, complementing the latter’s breadth of experience in regulated sectors.

ASAR – Al Ruwayeh & Partners‘s corporate and commercial department is a key port of call for clients seeking assistance with M&A share and asset sales, public tenders, and regulatory matters, including corporate governance and employment matters. Practice head David Walker is routinely retained by clients in the retail, mining, financial, and energy sectors, and he is ably assisted by Simone Del Nevo in financial sector M&A matters. Sherif Saad Eldin and Ahmed Al-Saeed are also to be noted, as is Maram Sharaf, who joined the team in January 2025.

Charles Russell Speechlys LLP‘s spectrum of experience encompasses the technology, telecommunications, manufacturing, real estate, and financial industries. The corporate and commercial department is often retained to advise on restructuring, joint ventures, M&A transactions, and a wide range of transactional matters. Alex Reid is a key port of call for financial, tech, logistics, and resource companies, while Mazin Al Mardhi is highly active in arbitration proceedings before the ICC, LCIA, and other bodies. Jonathan Fisher is also a key member of the practice for share and asset sales. Former practice head William Reichert departed in September 2025.

DLA Piper Middle East LLP's corporate and commercial team routinely advises government ministries, multinational companies, local and regional banks, and various other clients in M&A and Shariah-compliant transactions. Mohamed Toorani heads up the practice and is praised as ‘extremely commercial' and ‘always responsive‘. He is ably supported by the multilateral expertise of Jenan Banahi, Noor Haqiqi, and Lulwa Alzain, who are experienced in M&A, joint ventures, restructurings, and other commercial matters.

Newton Legal’s corporate and commercial team regularly advises on corporate M&A transactions in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries, among others. Aamal Al Abbasi and Ahmed Alfardan jointly lead the team, leveraging considerable experience advising multinational companies, financial institutions, investors, and the public sector in various M&A transactions.

Zeenat Al Mansoori & Associates' corporate and commercial team is praised for its ‘attention to detail and reliable quality of legal guidance’, advising clients from the energy, financial, and hospitality sectors in joint ventures, acquisitions, and incorporation mandates. Amel Al Aseeri heads the team and is ably accompanied by Noor Sadiq in various corporate M&A and corporate regulatory matters.