The bridge between local knowledge and global expertise – Trowers is one of the longest standing international law firms in the United Arab Emirates.

As at home in the Middle East as we are on the international stage - all of us are experts in understanding your issues and delivering great long-term value. Broad in our experience – every client has our entire firm at their fingertips, but can always rely on the personal touch of a dedicated partner at the heart of their relationship.

As sectors change and legislative environments evolve, we are a trusted advisor to our clients. Unique in our ability to truly understand the local market and the global big picture, we act for government, institutional investors, diverse businesses from multi-nationals to entrepreneurs and family offices on a wide range of local and cross-border projects and transactions.

Famed for our expertise in the real estate sector, we have deep experience in major infrastructure projects, private equity investments, and corporate and commercial transactions. We are also known for our success in advising in the oil and gas industry.

In brief

  • Working with clients in the energy, retail, real estate and construction, hospitality, health, education, infrastructure, financial services, IT and defence sectors

  • Acting for government departments and across the public sector

  • Trusted adviser to businesses and organisations on local and cross-border transactions

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28 September 2026 | Author: Debopam Dutta, Elias Moubarak & Nicole Stewart

UAE Central Bank raises the bar on operational risk: what financial institutions need to know

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) issued Circular No. 1/2026 on 3 February 2026, introducing a new Operational Risk Management Regulation (the Regulation) which replaces the Operational Risk Regulation and Operational Risk Standards that have been in force since August 2018. The Regulation took effect on 14 September 2026.

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13 August 2025 | Author: Elias Moubarak & Jeremy Ingham

Trowers strengthens Abu Dhabi Banking and Finance offering

Trowers & Hamlins is pleased to announce that Elias Moubarak, a Partner in its Banking and Finance team, has joined the firm's Abu Dhabi office, enhancing its on-the-ground capability in the UAE. Elias’ return to the Emirates reflects the firm’s strategic focus on delivering senior, locally based banking and finance expertise to clients across the UAE and wider Middle East.