Clyde & Co in the Middle East

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Clyde & Co offers a well-established and formidable dispute resolution team which is widely regarded as a market leader in the Middle East. The team is very active in cross-border disputes, with a strong history in significant cases involving multiple, parallel jurisdictional proceedings. Particularly noted for its expertise in construction, maritime and insurance disputes, the team also acts for clients in disputes against government entities and international organisations. Chambers Global 2026 - Middle East-wide, Dispute Resolution Clyde & Co is repeatedly endorsed for its depth of resources across the Middle East. The team’s transactional know-how is well supported by expertise in employment, construction and intellectual property. Chambers Global 2026 - Middle East-wide, Corporate/M&A

Client highlights Privatisation of Bahrain’s ports Advised the Government of Bahrain on the privatisation of Bahrain’s port operations, including the establishment of a new state-of-the-art port, the Khalifa bin Salman Port. Leading US fashion retailer strengthens its brand across the Middle East Advised a US retail fashion brand on its trade mark portfolio from filing through to registration across a number of countries, including UAE, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Lebanon. Foreign companies facing FDI disputes in Iran Advised various foreign companies on their investment and licensing requirements in Iran under the Foreign Investment Protection and Promotion Act and the resolution of FDI disputes under Iranian law. UAE trading & shipping firms impacted by international sanctions Advised UAE-based trading firms, shipping firms,

manufacturers, contractors, and service industry providers on the effects of international sanctions on their continued trading activities. US HR resources management provider establishes presence in Kuwait and UAE Advised Automatic Data Processing (ADP) and its Dealer Services division on the establishment of its subsidiary, ADP Dealer Services Gulf FZ-LLC, in Dubai and its subsequent acquisition of Kuwaiti based software company. NSN acquires Motorola’s wireless network business Advised on the Middle East region aspects of the USD 975 million sale by Motorola to Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) of its global wireless networks business, handling the corporate, tax, regulatory and employment issues in 11 jurisdictions including Bahrain, Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, Morocco, Oman and the UAE.

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