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Middle East
The Middle East's most successful people invest around the world, and we are proud to assist them with their global interests, wealth planning, movement and business strategies. We have particular experience in assisting clients based across the region on their international activities.
We advise 24% of the Forbes Middle East Top 100 Arab Businesses.
Track record
Advised on tax and corporate matters concerning a single-family office
Advising on the tax and corporate aspects of the establishment of a single-family office for a Middle East family with branches in the UAE and Switzerland, and subsequent corporate and tax advice on the structuring of private equity and real estate investments
Advised on tax, corporate and IP matters to various tech companies
Providing tax, corporate and IP advice to various tech companies on the restructuring of IP interests into the UAE and associated intra-group arrangements in respect of the licensing and servicing of the same.
Advised UHNW resident on purchase of UK-based group
Providing tax and corporate advice to a UNHWI resident in the UAE on the acquisition structure and deal terms in respect of the purchase of a UK headquartered group
Advised UK-based group on expansion to the Middle East
Providing tax advice to a UK headquartered group on the expansion of its business into the UAE and Qatar.
Corporate tax advice for family office
Providing tax advice in respect of establishment of an investment structure for a Middle East family office investing into a UK real estate portfolio.
Led restructuring of education platform operations into the UAE
Leading the corporate and tax elements of a restructuring of an education platform business' key operations into the UAE
Advised Samsung Electronics South Africa (PTY) Ltd
Advised Samsung Electronics South Africa (PTY) Ltd on arbitration and public international law issues in its successful appeal before the Dubai Court of Cassation to uphold an ICC multi-million arbitration award rendered in Samsung's favour in the UAE.
Internal investigation into bribery concerns
Instructions arising in respect of a contract for services with the Libyan government.
Advising a property developer
Advising property developer in relation to Iranian financial sanctions concerning proceeds from the sale of a property in the UK being transferred to Iran.
International fintech company
Advising international fintech company in relation to UN, US, EU and UK sanctions in connection with Iran.
Experience
Families call on us when they want a firm that understands their needs – whether they are looking to pass down wealth, set up and run a family office, or make their mark through philanthropy.
Hotels and hospitalityThe hotel and hospitality sector is becoming ever more specialized. Our significant experience helps us to ensure that the operators we work with get the best value out of their transactions.
ImmigrationWhether you are an individual, a family or an employer, our lawyers know each country’s systems and speak the local language, helping you to navigate through what can be opaque processes.
Our multilingual team, based in offices around the world, are leaders in global arbitration – helping large corporations, governments and private investors to resolve cross-border disputes.
Private clientAs a firm built around the needs of individuals and families, we offer an exceptional service to private clients. Wherever you are, and whatever you need, our lawyers are here to help.
Public international lawOur multilingual laywers give strategic public international law advice to governments, organizations and individuals on sensitive matters around the world.
Our lawyers have experience with all kinds of property transactions. Whether you’re a business building a global presence, or an individual looking to acquire a new home, we’re here to help.
Sports, talent and entertainmentWithers’ global multidisciplinary sports, talent & entertainment practice focuses on representing the interests of professional athletes, artists, entertainers, sports and entertainment businesses, investors, and organizations on a full range of legal services.
TaxWith a team of more than 150 specialist tax lawyers, who are qualified in jurisdictions around the world, we are perfectly placed to handle even the most complex, cross-border tax issues.
Our team
Justine Markovitz
Partner | Geneva
Hannah Wailoo
Partner | London
Hussein Haeri KC
Partner | London
Yousra Salem
Senior associate | London
Stephen Nerland
Consultant | London
Michael Gouriet
Partner | London
Reaz H. Jafri
Of Counsel | New York
Dawn Goodman
Senior counsel | London
Withers Hakawati
Withers Hakawati provides families and individuals from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region with a broad range of services delivered by trusted individuals. We have track record of helping successful families and individuals achieve their business and personal objectives in the US, UK, Middle East, North Africa and across the GCC.
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