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Top International & Cross-Border firms in Dubai
The firms combining the deepest international & cross-border footprint with a presence in Dubai, ranked by the Sartori Firm Index.
International & Cross-Border firms in Dubai
These law firms pair a strong public International & Cross-Border footprint with a recorded presence in Dubai, ranked by the Sartori Firm Index — a 0–100 measure of scale, reach and hiring built from public data. The ranking reflects public footprint and momentum, not the quality of any firm's international & cross-border work in Dubai.
| # | Firm | Index | Tier | Attorneys mapped | Markets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | White & Case | 64.7 | Global | 2,500–4,000 | New York, London, Paris… |
| 2 | Covington & Burling | 61.5 | Global | 1,500–2,500 | Washington, New York, London… |
| 3 | Akin | 57.6 | Global | 1,000–1,500 | New York, Washington, London… |
| 4 | HFW | 51.9 | Global | 500–1,000 | London, Hong Kong, Paris… |
| 5 | Curtis Mallet-Prevost | 41 | Global | 100–250 | New York, London, Milan… |
| 6 | Kobre & Kim | 37.4 | Global | 250–500 | New York, London, Washington… |
| 7 | Meysan | 23.2 | Global | 50–100 | Kuwait City, Cairo, Dubai… |
| 8 | M&CO Legal | 12.5 | National | Under 50 | Dubai, Abu Dhabi |
| 9 | RLD | 6.6 | International | Under 50 | Dubai, Madrid |
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