Legal news in the Middle East

An overview of news, trends and research in the Legal industry in the Middle East:

Tax, Finance and Legal functions are accelerating Gen AI A new regional survey by Deloitte shows that organisations across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are rapidly adopting Generative AI in their Tax, Finance and Legal functions.
26 February 2026
BDO adds legal practice to UAE business through deal Global accounting and advisory firm BDO has boosted its legal capabilities in the UAE with the addition of Baker Tilly JFC Law, which has now rebranded as BDO Legal.
21 August 2025
PwC Legal celebrates recognition at Middle East Legal Awards 2025 At the LexisNexis Middle East Legal Awards 2025, law firms of all shapes and sizes were lauded for their excellence in the legal domain, with PwC among the list of winners.
16 June 2025
$Why businesses are embracing fractional models for legal advisory and support$

Why businesses are embracing fractional models for legal advisory and support Across the UAE, companies are changing the way they structure legal teams.
13 June 2025
Oryx and co-founder Vanessa Abernethy enjoy double win at Women in Law Awards UAE-based Oryx has been honoured with two awards at the LexisNexis Women in Law Awards 2025.
25 February 2025
PwC launches Generative AI tool for legal businesses PwC has launched a new Generative AI offering for legal businesses across the Middle East, enabling them to tap into the power of generative artificial intelligence to boost their productivity and lo
26 September 2024
Oman's Supreme Judicial Council selects Elm as consulting partner The Supreme Judicial Council of Oman has selected Elm as its lead partner for digital strategy and consulting work.
05 June 2024
Implementing Saudi Arabia's personal data protection law The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has recently taken a significant step towards bolstering data privacy with the introduction of the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL).
27 September 2023
Legal consultancy Balfaqeeh opens for business in Abu Dhabi A new consultancy is open for business in the UAE.
06 September 2023
EY launches its legal practice (EY Law) in Saudi Arabia Big Four firm EY has expanded its legal offering in the Middle East with the launch of a new 10-strong team in Saudi Arabia.
16 January 2023
PwC Legal grows presence in Saudi Arabia with local partnership PwC’s Legal arm has extended its footprint in the Middle East through a partnership with Dr. Qaisar H Metawea Law Firm, a Saudi Arabia based boutique.
15 November 2021
Clyde & Co brings its forensics advisory arm to the Middle East Global law firm Clyde & Co has brought its forensics and investigations advisory capability to the Middle East. Leading the new regional offering is former Big Four senior Neal Ysart.
26 January 2021
Andersen Global and Taxand ink agreements in Israel and Palestine Tax and legal association Andersen Global has expanded its Middle East footprint with collaboration agreements in both Israeli and Palestine.
07 February 2020
Andersen Global signs partnership agreements in Jordan and Kuwait Jordan-based legal services firm Zalloum & Laswi has joined international association Andersen Global – with the newest member in the Middle East coming on the heels of a collaboration agreement sign
08 October 2019
Shareholders of collapsed Lebanese bank take Deloitte to court in Dubai A coalition of minority shareholders from collapsed Lebanese Canadian Bank (LCB), will have their case against Deloitte heard in Dubai, in a landmark court ruling in the UAE.
06 March 2018

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