Middle East

The Middle East represents one of the world’s most dynamic economic hubs. While abundant oil and gas resources historically drove regional development, today’s economic landscape has evolved through significant diversification efforts, infrastructure investments, and technological innovation.

The region’s rapidly expanding consumer markets, strategic geographic position, and ambitious national vision plans are creating unprecedented opportunities for businesses. Success in Middle Eastern markets often hinges on understanding local business customs and establishing the right connections.

Legal Expertise Rooted in the Gulf

TA Advisory operates in the region through our offices in the UAE (Dubai) and Oman (Muscat), two of the most dynamic and business-friendly jurisdictions in the Middle East, which serve as gateways to the Gulf and broader Middle Eastern markets. Our regional presence allows us to deliver comprehensive, on-the-ground legal support, blending in-depth local expertise with international best practices.

Our team speaks Arabic, English, French, German, Russian, and Serbian, ensuring seamless communication and effective representation for our diverse international clientele.

Our Middle East-related past experience

Assisting a European developer with its strategic entry into the UAE market, including corporate structuring, regulatory compliance, FIDIC contracts, and legal support throughout the entire lifecycle of the residential project.
Advising a major oil refinery company on corporate redomiciliation from Europe to the UAE.
Advising a single-family office on offshore trust redomiciliation (DIFC, ADGM, and RAKICC).
Advising a multinational technology company on various IP matters, regulatory issues, and employment law.
Advising a high-net-worth individual on wealth structuring and succession planning.

Advising a fertiliser trader on international trade, customs, sanctions, and export controls.
Advising a large CIS bank on project finance, guarantee agreements, and securities provided by local borrowers.
Advising a CIS industrial company on asset recovery proceedings in the region, including DIFC enforcement and investigations.
Advising a construction company on potential DIAC arbitration with a contractor.