This latest phase of the firm’s expansion strategy across the Middle East will focus on providing legal counsel to corporate and commercial clients in the capital of the United Arab Emirates.

Ziad Touma, partner and head of the new office, welcomed more than 150 industry guests to the launch at the St Regis Nation Tower, telling them the firm intends to offer new and existing clients a faster, more tailored service, in line with Abu Dhabi’s laws and regulatory framework.