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Life at Freshfields: MENA

An international outlook with a friendliness that’s local

We have been advising clients in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region for over 30 years.

Freshfields has one of the most significant global legal practices in the MENA region.

Our offices in the MENA region are located in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain and Riyadh (through an association with the Law Firm of Salah Al Hejailan which also has offices in Jeddah and Al Khobar in Saudi Arabia). Our practice in MENA comprises over 62 qualified lawyers with 26 nationalities speaking 20 languages, including Arabic.

The markets of the MENA region are fast-paced ever changing environments, rich in culture, history and opportunity and increasingly major economies on the global stage. We’re a truly international firm, connected globally, working in cross-border teams, remotely and in person. Whether you’re a lawyer or part of our Business Services team you get opportunities to grow.