Corporate services in the Middle East

Expertise you can rely on

Our corporate team at Gateley Middle East brings years of experience to address a wide range of complex corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A), structuring and restructuring, family business complexities and succession planning, corporate governance, and general corporate advisory. 

Our lawyers have worked with clients across diverse industries, offering tailored solutions that support both local and international business needs. Comprised of international and regional qualified lawyers, all with longstanding experience in the region, we are known for our ability to provide not just legal advice, but true business partnership. By leveraging our wealth of experience, we help businesses navigate critical decisions, manage risk and foster growth in a rapidly evolving market.

How we help our corporate clients

Strategic partners for business success

At the core of our practice is the belief that effective legal strategy is an integral part of business optimisation, transformation and success.

Our team is adept at partnering with businesses to build, optimise, and implement the legal elements of corporate strategies that drive value and enhance organisational effectiveness. Known for our commercial and pragmatic approach, we deliver bold, practical solutions whilst remaining approachable and grounded in our interactions. We don’t shy away from taking a position – our clients value us for our clear, decisive advice and well-reasoned recommendations.

Whether you are looking to restructure, exit, expand or navigate complex governance issues, our team is here to guide you through each step with clarity and confidence. We pride ourselves on being accessible and collaborative, ensuring that every client relationship is built on trust, respect and long-term success.

Transparent, results-driven fees

Our clients appreciate our innovative output-based approach to legal fees. We provide value for money and certainty over how much time our lawyers spend on delivering our services. 

Driving legal efficiency through innovation

We harness the power of legal technology to deliver efficient, accurate and business-focused legal solutions. We utilise AI-driven tools enabling us to accelerate turnaround times while maintaining the highest standards of precision. This tech-enabled approach allows us to focus more on strategic advisory and legal transformation, reducing inefficiencies and achieving smarter, faster and more cost-effective legal services for our clients.

Our key corporate service offerings

Mergers & acquisitions

Mergers & acquisitions

Our experienced M&A legal team at Gateley Middle East delivers exceptional, results-driven legal advice with unmatched expertise. 

Family businesses

Family businesses

We recognise that no two family businesses are alike. We seek to have conversations with our clients to ascertain “where they’re going”, as well as to understand the commercial realities of their business.

Corporate advisory

Corporate advisory

Our firm provides comprehensive corporate and commercial advisory services, supporting businesses across all stages of their lifecycle. 

Gateley Retain+

Gateley Retain+

Proactive legal support in the UAE, for a monthly flat fee.

Sell-side workshop for founders

Thinking about selling your business? Let’s talk.

If you are considering a full or partial sale – now or in the future – our experienced M&A Legal team at Gateley Middle East are running complimentary private 1:1 sell-side workshops for entrepreneurs, founders and C-suite leadership who want to understand the deal process from a seller’s perspective.

Find out more about our sell-side workshop

Got a question?

Speak to our Middle East corporate services team