BonelliErede is a leading international law firm with a strategic presence in the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. In late 2017, we expanded our global footprint with the launch of our Dubai office, located in the heart of the Dubai International Financial Centre. This move followed our successful establishment in Africa (Egypt and Ethiopia), and was a natural progression to bridge the legal and commercial landscapes of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.

Our Dubai office serves as a regional hub for clients investing in or operating across the GCC and wider Middle East, as well as international clients using Dubai as a launchpad into Africa. We offer seamless legal support on both transactional and general advisory matters under local and international law.

Led by Catia Tomasetti, a partner and Coordinator of the Banking & Finance Practice and the Africa Committee, the Dubai team includes Marco De Leo, Managing Partner of BonelliErede Middle East LLP, and Roberto Flammia, local partner with deep expertise in project finance. They are supported by a dynamic team of senior and junior associates, providing tailored legal services across a range of sectors.

Our core practice areas include Corporate/M&A, Banking & Finance, Project Finance, Construction & Infrastructure, Private Equity, Real Estate, Energy, TMT, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Sport Law, and Art & Cultural Property. We operate extensively across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and Lebanon.

With deep sector knowledge and cross-border expertise, BonelliErede delivers high-level legal counsel to clients looking to expand their regional and global presence. Our integrated teams work closely across jurisdictions, offering the strategic insight and commercial acumen necessary to navigate complex legal landscapes in the Gulf and beyond.