DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – April 11, 2025 – Global law firm Greenberg Traurig has been named the UAE Technology, Media & Telecoms Law Firm of the Year at the 2025 Chambers Middle East Awards, held April 10 at the Kempinski Central Avenue, Dubai.
The firm was also shortlisted for Middle East Breakthrough Law Firm of the Year and UAE Real Estate Law Firm of the Year.
The Chambers Middle East Awards recognize law firms for their excellence in key jurisdictions across the region. According to Chambers, the awards honor achievements over the past 12 months, including outstanding legal work, strategic growth, and exceptional client service.
Award nominations are based on extensive research conducted for the latest edition of the Chambers Global Guide. Winners are selected following rigorous analysis and countless interviews and extensive research conducted by Chambers’ team of over 250 research analysts.
“To be shortlisted by Chambers in these three important categories is a significant acknowledgement of the impact we’ve made in the regional legal market in a relatively short time,” said Richard A. Rosenbaum, Executive Chairman of Greenberg Traurig. “Winning the award for UAE Technology, Media & Telecoms Law Firm of the Year is an extraordinary honor, particularly in our firm, where we are leaders in these industries in the United States and globally. It is a testament to the trust our clients place in us, the talent and dedication of our lawyers and professional staff in the region, and the collaborative spirit across our unified, global firm. We are deeply grateful to everyone who has contributed to this achievement.”
Khalid A. Al-Thebity, Middle East Regional Chair and Managing Shareholder of Greenberg Traurig’s Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) office, echoed this sentiment: “This award from Chambers underscores our position as a leading firm operating at the top of our profession. We are honored by this recognition and remain committed to our client-centric approach, building teams tailored to our clients’ needs while expanding our capabilities in the KSA and the UAE.”
Steven Bainbridge and Sarah Mahood Co-Managing Shareholders of Greenberg Traurig’s UAE office, added: “Our recognition in the legal market grows stronger each month. We’ve established ourselves as a strategic market participant by collaborating with clients on their most strategic mandates and building bespoke specialist teams—an approach that sets us apart. Winning this prestigious award highlights our commitment to excellence and innovation in the region.”
David Bintliff, Technology, Media & Telecommunications Shareholder, commented: “Our team has advised on the largest technology, media, and telecoms projects in the Middle East, particularly across the UAE and KSA. We are sought out to partner with regional government entities and multinational organizations on their most complex transactional mandates as well as licensing, regulatory, benchmarking, and consulting projects. This recognition affirms the impact of our work and the trust our clients place in us.”
This latest accolade follows Greenberg Traurig’s win as Law Firm of the Year – UAE at The Oath Middle East Legal Awards in November 2024.
Greenberg Traurig launched in the Middle East in 2023 with offices in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates. Since then, the firm has been growing steadily in the region, planting roots in the key industries and business sectors most active in the Middle East, including Real Estate; Infrastructure & Transportation; Energy & Natural Resources; Hospitality; Finance & Restructuring; M&A; Private Equity; Private Credit; Sports & Entertainment, including venue, talent, entertainment, licensing, and other needs; Capital Markets; Disputes; and White Collar & Investigations.
Greenberg Traurig’s United Arab Emirates office is operated by Greenberg Traurig Limited.