Gateley Middle East is a leading entrepreneurial legal and tax practice headquartered in the DIFC in Dubai. We specialise in M&A, corporate restructuring, family business, corporate and commercial advisory, corporate real estate, employment, dispute resolution, and tax across the GCC region.
With an in-depth understanding of regional laws and market dynamics, our experts deliver strategic, pragmatic and commercially focused legal and tax solutions tailored to your business needs.
As part of Gateley Legal’s global network, which includes 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 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 and tax 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
Family businesses
Practical guidance that considers both the legal aspects and the unique dynamics of family-owned businesses.
Corporate services
Our corporate team at Gateley Middle East brings years of experience to address a wide range of complex corporate matters.
Tax services
Gateley Middle East is the first and only fully integrated one-stop-shop for legal and tax solutions in the Middle East.
Dispute resolution services
Our dispute resolution team at Gateley Middle East acts for clients across the Middle East, Africa and South Asia across a spectrum of contentious matters.
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.
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.
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.
Retail and consumer goods businesses
We support local, regional and international businesses that operate within the retail and consumer sector.
Data centres
Delivering more data centres internationally is essential to support global digital growth. We are here to support throughout the data centre lifecycle.
Gateley Retain+
Our retainer offering provides businesses with ongoing and on-demand access to high-quality legal and tax 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 and tax 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.