Dan Wyatt
Partner
London
The Middle East is one of the world's most dynamic financial and commercial regions. Connecting Europe, Asia and Africa, it is constantly being reshaped by accelerating economic diversification, major infrastructure investment, deepening capital markets and increasing cross-border trade and deals. For international businesses, this creates significant opportunity but also complexity, with different legal and regulatory frameworks, rapidly evolving markets, and distinct commercial and cultural dynamics.
Our lawyers have a proven track record of helping clients navigate this complexity across the Middle East. We advise on complex, high-value and cross-border matters spanning disputes, investigations and compliance, white-collar and financial crime, insurance, construction and real estate, and corporate transactions. We combine deep sector and technical expertise with the resources of our global network, bringing a clear understanding of the commercial and cultural context in which our clients operate.
We have extensive experience coordinating multi-jurisdictional matters across the region and have advised on some of the Middle East's most high-profile and strategically significant disputes, investigations and transactions. Our international perspective enables us to bring together the right expertise quickly, wherever it is needed.
In a region where markets, regulations and opportunities can move quickly, clients value our pragmatic, commercial advice and the agility of our teams of experts.
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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.High-value UAE/UK dispute
Acting for a UK subsidiary of a global corporate in a high-value UAE/UK dispute involving English and DIFC law, sensitive debt claims, and a confidential settlement.Injunctive relief for Bahraini bank
Advising a major Bahraini bank seeking injunctive relief against potentially fraudulent demands under three letters of credit issued by a state-owned Libyan bank and backed by the Bahraini bank.Construction arbitration claims
Representing a Qatari-based client in two arbitration claims for breach of contract arising out of construction work undertaken by the defendants.Marina-based construction project
Advising a Dubai-based developer on its marina-based construction project.Saudi Arabia based sports complex
Advising on the development of a landmark, state of the art sports complex in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.Acquisition of international food business
Advising a leading provider of catering and support services in the offshore, marine and renewable sectors on their acquisition of an American food service business in the UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.Advising reinsurers on claims in Saudi Arabia
Advising various London and International Reinsurers on policy coverage / liability relating to high-profile and high-value claims in Saudi Arabia.Stay connected and subscribe to our latest insights and views
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