Al Tamimi & Company

Overview

Al Tamimi & Company presents itself as the leading law firm in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region, offering a complete spectrum of legal services across jurisdictions in MENA. The firm operates a multi-office platform across the GCC and North Africa and positions its practices around corporate, regulatory, disputes and sector-focused expertise (energy, financial services, real estate, technology). The site emphasises knowledge products (Al Adalla magazine, Law Update, Technology Hub) and regional reach as key differentiators.

Values & Culture

Practice Areas

• International Arbitration
• Banking & Finance
• Capital Markets
• Commercial Contracts
• Competition & Antitrust
• Regulatory & Compliance
• White Collar Crime
• Construction & Engineering
• Infrastructure & Projects
• Corporate & M&A
• Data Protection & Privacy
• Dispute Resolution & Litigation
• Employment
• Private Client & Wealth
• Intellectual Property
• Insurance & Reinsurance
• Public Law
• Shipping & Maritime
• Transport & Logistics
• ESG & Sustainability
• Real Estate
• Tax
• Insolvency & Restructuring
• Private Equity & Venture Capital
• Technology & Digital
• Financial Services & Regulation
• Media & Entertainment

Geographic Focus: Focused on the Middle East & North Africa, the firm operates across GCC jurisdictions and North Africa with offices and teams advising on cross-border matters between the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Morocco (Casablanca), Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Jordan and Iraq. The firm positions itself to support multinational corporates, regional sovereign/state-owned entities and financial institutions on regional regulatory, transactional and dispute work.

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What Al Tamimi & Company Looks For

Key Competencies

• Commercial awareness
• Region-specific knowledge and interest in the MENA market
• Sector knowledge (energy, financial services, technology, real estate)
• Language skills (including Arabic)
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Adaptability and resilience
• Client service orientation

Evidence Signals

• Publications or commentary on UAE/Saudi/MENA law
• Experience or internships in GCC/MENA jurisdictions
• Technical sector experience (energy, banking, technology)
• Language skills (Arabic and other regional languages)
• Contributions to technology, data protection or IP-related projects

Benefits & Wellbeing

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Innovation

The firm publishes a Technology Hub and a technology-themed Law Update (The Technology Issue 2026) and maintains a dedicated Digital & Data practice and an Innovation/3IP offering. The website highlights analysis on AI, data protection, digital assets and related regulatory developments in the region, signalling an investment in legal-technology knowledge and sectoral digital expertise.

• Technology Hub
• Innovation, Patents & Industrial Property (3IP)

Quick Application Angles

• Emphasise MENA experience or demonstrable interest in the region — reference the firm’s stated focus as 'the leading law firm in the Middle East & North Africa' and mention relevant country experience (e.g., UAE, Saudi Arabia, Morocco).
• If applying to technology or data teams, reference the firm's Technology Hub / The Technology Issue 2026 pieces (AI, data protection, stablecoins) and any practical experience you have with digital regulation or data compliance.
• Highlight sector-specific experience for priority sectors shown on the website (Energy & Resources, Financial Services, Real Estate, Technology & Media) and link that experience to commercial outcomes for clients.
• Demonstrate language skills and cross-border capability (for example Arabic and experience working in GCC jurisdictions) — the firm’s footprint across GCC and North Africa values regional and multilingual capability.
• Reference the firm’s knowledge products (Al Adalla, Law Update) — citing a recent relevant article or legal development discussed on the site shows commercial awareness and engagement with firm themes.