Leading UAE-based law firm Bestwins joins Baker Tilly JFC

UAE-based law firm Bestwins has joined Baker Tilly, one of the world’s largest accounting and advisory networks.

With offices in Abu Dhabi and Dubai and a 30-person team, Bestwins is one of the region’s leading law firms. The legal advisory business advises clients including corporates, family offices, royal families, high net worth individuals and banks on most area of corporate and business law.

Bestwins has been operating for over 12 years in the UAE across key sectors for the local economy including energy, oil & gas, real estate, hospitality, education, health, manufacturing, import export and re-export trading. The firm has deep experience working with banks and financial institutions on contract drafting, facility agreements, handling financial disputes in all Courts and Arbitration Tribunals, advising on issues related to investments and fund management.

The firm also plays a role during financial transactions, providing the legal due diligence as well as other legal services during mergers & acquisitions, restructurings, divestments, and capital raisings.

“Bestwins is a perfect fit for the Baker Tilly JFC family and the timing of the move could not be better. Our group’s vision is to make legal services as robust as our other practices and with Bestwins we have found the right partner for taking legal, as a new service offering across all our markets in due course,” said Mago JB Singh, Group Managing Partner of Baker Tilly JFC.

In the Middle East, Baker Tilly JFC is the member firm of Baker Tilly. Baker Tilly JFC is headquartered in Dubai and has offices across the region. As part of the integration, Bestwins will adopt the Baker Tilly JFC brand.

P.V Sheheen, Managing Partner of Bestwins, stated: “After many years of working together we are delighted to be formally joining Baker Tilly JFC and the wider Baker Tilly network. Their strong reputation not only in UAE but in the region as one single firm operating in many countries in MENA and their presence in the DIFC in Dubai and the ADGM in Abu Dhabi, providing services to regulated entities is an added feature and attraction to our team and our existing clients.”

“We see excellent synergies in the move and are excited about the future as part of Baker Tilly. Despite the name change, the level and quality of services we provide and our commitment to clients will remain the same.“