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Now in its 14th year, the Middle East Legal Awards have become the region’s premier event for recognising legal excellence, drawing the industry's top talent.
Open to all law firms and in-house legal departments with a presence in the Middle East, the Awards celebrate outstanding achievements within the legal profession. By honoring exceptional performance and best practices, they emphasise the vital role lawyers play in upholding and advancing the rule of law.
We are delighted to announce the return of our highly anticipated forum for in-house counsel: General Counsel Conference Middle East.
This full-day event will offer an exceptional opportunity to reconnect with industry leaders, engage in meaningful discussions, and participate in what promises to be a premier gathering for the region’s legal community.
“Winning the Rising Star Award (In-House) at the Middle East Legal Awards in 2025 was a meaningful recognition of mine and the team’s continued work and collaboration over the previous year. It validated the time and care that goes into delivering practical, high-quality advice in fast-paced high-stakes matters and has helped boost visibility of our work with internal and external stakeholders."
— Salma Abdussalam, Legal Counsel, Lean Technologies
“Winning a Middle East Legal Award in 2025 was a proud moment for our Middle East Energy & Infrastructure team. We appreciate that these awards are judged on actual submissions so they carry real credibility. This independent recognition of our teams reassures clients that they are instructing a firm whose work has been tested against peers.”
— Eversheds Sutherland
“Winning the award was a meaningful moment for our team and a strong recognition of the flexible legal model we’re building. It reflected the value of high-quality, agile support for in-house teams and reinforced our focus on continuing to scale that offering across the region.”
— Sarah Jones, Co-Founder and CEO, Rayne
“Winning two Middle East Legal Awards in 2025 was a powerful validation of the role Alef Education’s legal department plays in enabling a complex, fast-growth, ADX-listed EdTech business to execute confidently and at pace. The awards have elevated the visibility of the legal department internally and externally, helping to recognise and motivate existing talent, deepen stakeholder trust, and reinforce our commitment to building a purpose-driven, AI-enabled education company that operates to the highest governance and compliance standards in the region.”
— Daniel Abela, General Counsel, Alef Education
