Akin is among the world’s elite international law firms and has built one of the Middle East’s leading international legal practices, advising governments, sovereign wealth funds, financial institutions, multinational corporations and strategic investors on some of the region’s most complex and consequential matters. Supported by more than 1100 lawyers and advisors, across 17 offices and operating in more than 80 countries firmwide, Akin’s Middle East offering combines a deep regional capability with a fully integrated global platform.

Akin’s Middle East practice is anchored by offices in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Riyadh. The Abu Dhabi office, recently relocated to the Al Maryah Tower, has operated for more than 18 years, while establishment of Akin’s Dubai office marked the firm as the first U.S. law firm to establish a presence in DIFC. In 2025, the firm expanded its regional platform with the opening of its Riyadh office, strengthening its ability to serve clients across Saudi Arabia and the broader Middle East.

Akin has a longstanding history of representing leading Middle East government and private sector clients on significant domestic and cross-border mandates. The firm is particularly recognised for handling complex and strategically important matters involving national security considerations, undertaking landmark financings, representing clients in high-stakes disputes and investigations, and advising on sophisticated sanctions and international trade issues.