Gateley Middle East is a leading entrepreneurial law firm headquartered in Dubai, specialising in M&A, corporate restructuring, family business, corporate and commercial advisory, corporate real estate, employment, dispute resolution, and shipping and aviation across the GCC region.
With an in-depth understanding of regional laws and market dynamics, our lawyers deliver strategic, pragmatic and commercially focused legal solutions tailored to your business needs.
As part of Gateley Legal’s global network, which includes 29 offices across key commercial hubs in the UK and two international hubs, Dubai and Hong Kong, we operate with a unified, ‘one firm’ ethos. Our collective strength of over 1,500 legal professionals allows us to offer seamless, multidisciplinary advice that spans sectors and borders.
What sets us apart
At Gateley Middle East, we pride ourselves on being forward-thinking, accessible and straight-talking. Our entrepreneurial spirit drives us to innovate beyond traditional legal services, offering cost-effective retainer models and creative fee arrangements designed to align perfectly with your business objectives and budget.
If you would like to explore how Gateley Middle East can support you, we would be delighted to arrange a consultation.
What we do
Corporate services
Our corporate team at Gateley Middle East brings years of experience to address a wide range of complex corporate matters.
Construction services
Advising on the entire spectrum of construction services, from planning and acquisition, through development of built assets, to managing and monetising property.
Employment law services
Advising on the best way to fix the people issues that arise within organisations in everyday operations as well as in change projects.
Family businesses
Practical guidance that considers both the legal aspects and the unique dynamics of family-owned businesses.
International private wealth
Moving to the UK? Now’s the time to get on top of your tax affairs.
Reputation management
We can help protect and restore your personal or business reputation.
Shipping disputes
Navigating the choppy waters of shipping disputes successfully requires expert legal advice.
Wills for expats in the UAE
In the UAE a single, expertly crafted will is your strongest shield – and your clearest guide – for safeguarding family harmony and assets.
Gateley Retain+
Our retainer offering provides businesses with ongoing and on-demand access to high-quality legal support across a wide range of corporate, commercial and regulatory matters.
Under the retainer arrangement, clients benefit from priority service, cost predictability and consistent legal advice tailored to their evolving business needs. Our retainer packages are flexible and scalable and are designed to deliver efficient legal solutions that support business continuity.