Dan Wyatt
Partner
London
The UAE is one of the most dynamic markets in the Middle East. With an ambitious programme of economic diversification, a strategic position as a global hub for trade and investment, and growing strength in sectors from technology and financial services to energy and infrastructure, it offers significant opportunities for international businesses.
But with opportunity comes complexity – from navigating a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape and multiple legal regimes to structuring cross-border investments, transactions and disputes across the region.
That's where we step in. Our experts advise clients with interests in the UAE on complex, high-value matters spanning disputes, investigations and compliance, white-collar and financial crime, insurance, corporate transactions, and construction and real estate. We combine our international perspective with our genuinely local experience and understanding of the cultural sensitivities that may arise, quickly bringing together the right specialists with deep sector and technical expertise to ensure our clients are equipped to manage risk, respond to change and seize opportunities.
As the UAE's business environment continues to expand and diversify, we provide technically rigorous, commercially focused advice, that helps clients navigate complexity with confidence – in the UAE, across the region and beyond.
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Work highlights
Multi-billion dollar audit negligence claim
Acting on a multi-billion dollar audit negligence claim arising from the collapse of a UAE-based business, and settling the claim on confidential terms.Ad-hoc arbitration against French bank
Acting for the holding company of one of the largest UK oil refineries in an ad-hoc arbitration against the UAE branch of a French bank, arising out of the bank's alleged acquisition by assignment of a debt owing to a supplier to the refinery.Anti-corruption action plan
Developing and implementing an EBRD mandated comprehensive anti-corruption action plan for a high-profile multinational business headquartered in the UAE.High security facility
Advising a UAE Sovereign Wealth Fund on the construction of a significant confidential high security facility in Abu Dhabi.Multi-national sale
Advising an international investment firm on the sale of two organisations involving parties in Dubai, the Dubai Airport Freezone, Oman and Delaware.Kout Food Group dispute
Representing Kout Food Group in a dispute over the alleged ongoing use of the brand of a restaurant operating in the Middle East. Following an arbitration under the ICC rules the matter has made its way to the French and English highest courts on a major conflict of laws issue.Stay connected and subscribe to our latest insights and views
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