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Est. — nearly three decades of MENA practice

Business lawyers for the Middle East & North Africa

MIDEAST | Law is a one-stop-shop for legal, tax and accounting services across the MENA region — a trusted cooperation network of European and Arab lawyers built over almost thirty years, serving clients from North America, Europe and the MENA region alike.

16Jurisdictions covered
60+Lawyers, tax advisors & accountants
6Languages spoken
25+Years average working experience
Why MIDEAST | Law

Deep regional roots, integrated cross-border service

Our lawyers hold more than 25 years of international working experience, are familiar with every jurisdiction in our region, and are admitted to practice law across several European and Arab jurisdictions — putting us in a prime position to handle cross-border transactions, international litigation and arbitration.

One-stop-shop

Legal, tax and accounting services delivered under a single, coordinated engagement — no fragmented advice across borders.

Trusted local networks

Cooperation networks built over almost three decades, connecting European and Arab lawyers, tax advisers, accountants, bankers and insurance experts.

Broad industry reach

From energy and infrastructure to life sciences and retail, our teams advise across a wide portfolio of regulated and emerging industries.

Leadership

Coordinated across the Mashreq and Maghreb

A light organisational structure keeps our international client work coordinated end to end.

Dr. Christian Ule

Managing Partner — Middle East & East Africa
Founding partner, based in the Cairo and Frankfurt offices, coordinating the firm's practice across the Mashreq states.

Dr. Christian Steiner

Managing Partner — Maghreb & West Africa
Coordinates the firm's practice across Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia, and the wider Maghreb and West Africa region.

“In the desert, it is good to know where the quicksand is.”
MIDEAST | Law — on regional expertise
Practice areas

Full-service coverage across the region

Arbitration & Transnational Litigation Company Set-Ups (Onshore & Free Zones) Commercial Agencies & Distributorships Contract Drafting & Review Regulatory & Corporate Compliance Customs Employment Construction & Turnkey Projects Energy & Renewables Foreign Direct Investment Joint Ventures International Tax Law Mergers & Acquisitions Technology Transfer & IP

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Latest insights

Recent thinking from our lawyers

Joint Ventures in Saudi Arabia

Establishing a joint venture in the Kingdom offers a compelling gateway to growth and deep local market expertise.

Distribution Agreements in Morocco

Understanding the legal framework is critical for foreign businesses entering the Moroccan market through a local distributor.

Setting Aside Arbitral Awards in Egypt

Arbitral awards are intended to be final and binding — but most legal systems recognise limited judicial review.

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