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Recognition

Latham Stands Out as a Middle East Transactional Powerhouse in Chambers Global 2026

February 12, 2026
Chambers Global
The firm earns leading Band 1 rankings across key transactional practices in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

Latham & Watkins has secured broad Band 1 recognition across the Middle East in Chambers Global 2026, highlighting the strength and momentum of the firm’s regional platform. The firm’s top rankings across key transactional practices in both Saudi Arabia and the UAE underscore its position as a leading advisor on the region’s most significant and innovative matters.

In Saudi Arabia, Latham earned Band 1 rankings across Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Corporate/Commercial, and Projects & Energy categories. Notably, the firm premiered at Band 1 in the new Projects & Energy category, reflecting the team’s leading role in large-scale infrastructure, energy, and industrial projects central to the Kingdom’s economic diversification and long-term development initiatives.

In the UAE, Latham earned Band 1 rankings for TMT: IT, Telecoms & Data, and Venture Capital & Emerging Companies categories, reflecting the firm’s leadership in the region’s fast-developing digital sector and strong track record advising investors, founders, and high-growth companies.

These results highlight Latham’s depth and sophistication across transactional practices in the region.

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