Addleshaw Goddard celebrates five years in GCC

Addleshaw Goddard has recently celebrated five years’ operating in the GCC with year-on-year growth and a string of high-profile deals and mandates.

The first of the firms three office in the GCC, the Dubai office opened in 2012 and since then has continued to grow its reputation and client base across its core services including; international arbitration, construction litigation, banking and corporate.

Followed by office openings in Muscat and Doha in 2013, AG continues to act for key clients including; Fircroft, Diageo, Britvic, Rentokil, Norcros, Thermo Fisher and PZ Cussons.

Earlier this month, the firm also launched its 2018 AG Elevate programme in the region – one of the first FinTech initiatives like this in the GCC. The fast track, 12-month initiative focuses on supporting ambitious FinTechs by providing free legal advice and mentoring.

Andrew Greaves, Head of the GCC stated; “We have seen year-on-year growth across the region since opening and our pipeline of activity remains strong. With over 100 year’s expertise, our partners deliver high quality, borderless client service across the GCC supported by the firm’s wider international network.

“We continue to develop our credentials in key sectors including retail & consumer, transport and digital and with Expo 2020 taking place in Dubai, there have been increased levels of infrastructure and development in the city, creating exciting opportunities for us. A key focus for the firm is growing our international offices and the GCC is a key pillar in this growth strategy.”

The firm celebrated its fifth anniversary in the region, at an event at the Palace Hotel. The firm welcomed over 300 guests including clients, targets and AG partners and staff.