Clyde & Co Strengthens Middle East corporate practice with tax partner Janet Gooi

Clyde & Co has hired tax expert Janet Gooi as a partner in its Dubai office. Gooi is joining Clyde & Co’s global corporate & advisory practice and will lead the firm’s Middle East tax offering.  Gooi is a highly regarded tax lawyer with a broad practice advising regional and multinational corporations, private equity groups, investment funds and high net worth individuals on a range of tax issues with a particular focus on international tax structuring, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) tax and tax disputes across the Middle East. She is renowned for being at the forefront of shaping and contributing to the development of the tax landscape in the UAE and the Middle East region.

Sara Khoja, partner and chair of Clyde & Co’s Middle East and Africa board, said, “We are delighted to welcome Janet to the firm. As international tax matters become increasingly complex for businesses in the region, Janet’s deep expertise will be of great value to clients seeking high-quality tax advice.”

Ray Smith, partner and head of Clyde & Co’s global tax practice commented, “Tax continues to be an evolving area of law in the Middle East since the introduction of VAT in the GCC countries in 2017 and corporation tax coming into force in the UAE in June 2023. Janet’s appointment allows us to support clients who are seeking practical and forward-looking advice on how to navigate their tax requirements.”

Janet Gooi commented, “Clyde & Co’s established reputation and reach in the Middle East provides a strong platform for building a comprehensive tax offering. With tax becoming an increasingly central consideration for businesses in the region, I look forward to leading the development of an integrated tax practice that delivers commercially focused advice and strengthens the firm’s full-service capabilities.”