Middle East
About
Longstanding commitment to the region
White & Case has been active across the Middle East for seven decades. We navigate our clients through their most complex multijurisdictional and local business challenges, and offer over 70 years' experience in the region and strong relationships with regulators and authorities.
Comprehensive regional coverage
White & Case has been active in the Middle East for more than 70 years, with an on-the-ground presence since 1989. The Firm has more than 100 lawyers in the region based in Egypt (Cairo, through an association with MHR & Partners), Oman (Muscat, via a cooperation agreement with Mohammed Al Bahr Advocates and Legal Consultants), Qatar (Doha), Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) and the United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi; Dubai), offering a unique blend of English, New York, Egyptian, Saudi and UAE law advice.
Partner-led team, with international expertise and deep local knowledge
Our partner-led team combines international expertise gained on high-profile cross-border transactions with an in-depth understanding of local law.
Unparalleled experience and market-leading practice coverage
Our team continues to advise on many of the most innovative and complex transactions in the region, many of which are market firsts, as well as on high-stakes disputes. We provide clients with a full-service practice offering.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Band 1 – Corporate/M&A (UAE)
Band 1 – Projects & Energy (Egypt)
Band 1 – Banking & Finance (Saudi Arabia)
Band 1 – Capital Markets (Expertise Abroad) (Saudi Arabia)
Band 1 – Dispute Resolution: International Arbitration (Qatar)
Band 1 – Projects & Energy (Middle East)
Chambers Global 2025
Tier 1 – Banking & Finance: Corporate Finance (Including Islamic Lending) (UAE)
Tier 1 – Capital Markets (UAE)
Tier 1 – Commercial, Corporate & M&A (UAE)
Tier 1 – Construction (UAE)
Tier 1 – Infrastructure & Projects (Including Project Finance) (UAE)
Tier 1 – Banking & Finance (Egypt)
Tier 1 – Commercial, Corporate and M&A (Egypt)
Tier 1 – Energy (Egypt)
Tier 1 – Projects & Infrastructure (Egypt)
Tier 1 – Banking & Finance (Saudi Arabia)
Tier 1 – Capital Markets (Saudi Arabia)
Tier 1 – Projects & Energy (Saudi Arabia)
Tier 1 – Projects, Real Estate and Construction (Qatar)
The Legal 500 2025
Capital Markets Firm of the Year
Projects and Infrastructure Firm of the Year
Deal of the Year: Bridgepoint's sale of Diaverum to M42
The Legal 500 MENA Awards 2025
Middle East-wide Law Firm of the Year: Transactional
Saudi Arabia Banking & Finance Law Firm of the Year
Chambers Middle East Awards 2025
Middle East & Africa Petrochemical Deal of the Year: Amiral
PFI Awards 2024
Eight "Deal of the Year" Awards:
• Digital Infrastructure Deal of the Year: Pure AUH1 Data Centers, Abu Dhabi
• Export Finance Deal of the Year: Amiral Petrochemical Complex, Saudi Arabia
• Market Impact Award: Amiral Cogeneration ISPP, Saudi Arabia
• Oil & Gas Deal of the Year: Amiral Petrochemical Complex, Saudi Arabia
• PPP Deal of the Year-Residential: Tanajib Camp Complex Expansion and Refurbishment, Saudi Arabia
• Renewable Deal of the Year-Solar: PIF Round 4 Solar PV IPPs, Saudi Arabia
• Utilities Deal of the Year-Water Treatment: Al Haer ISTP, Saudi Arabia
• Utilities Deal of the Year-Industrial Wastewater: Ras Tanura Industrial Wastewater Treatment Project, Saudi Arabia
IJGlobal MENA Awards 2024
Two "Deal of the Year" Awards:
• Deal of the Year: M&A (ADNIC/ Allianz Saudi Fransi)
• Deal of the Year: Impact Deal Award (Property Finder)
IFLR Middle East Awards 2024
Technology, Media and Telecommunications Law Firm of the Year
Fintech Law Firm of the Year
Asian Legal Business Middle East Awards 2024
"White & Case team's ability to handle complex matters is second to none. They can pull together seamlessly knowledge and expertise from different practice groups and different offices to deliver advice that is on point and supports the client's decision-making process. Their excellent technical skills and great understanding and responsiveness to the client's needs set this group apart." – Banking & Finance: Corporate Finance (Including Islamic Lending)
"White & Case are the number one firm in the EMEA, and our first call for any significant or complex transaction in the region. Their excellence in industry knowledge, client focus, and innovation make them truly unique." – Commercial, Corporate and M&A
"The team have significant depth and breadth of skills in international arbitration and commercial dispute resolution, able to bring years of experience to bear on each project." – Dispute Resolution: Arbitration and International Litigation
"The White and Case's projects team in the UAE is absolutely second to none. Their legal acumen and commercial understanding is simply outstanding. The team works seamlessly from associate to partner, across geographies, and across verticals." – Infrastructure & Projects (Including Project Finance)
"The White & Case team in Dubai has more depth than the majority of firms, which means that we can run multiple investments in parallel with the team and still be confident that they will be responsive. To date, we have been impressed with the consistent quality across the team." – Investment Fund Formation and Management
Chambers Global 2025
