SCHLÜTER GRAF is a prominent corporate and commercial law firm with a rich legacy. Founded in Germany in 1946, the firm expanded into the Middle East in 1995. With a broad network of offices and partnerships, it operates across Germany, the Middle East, Northern and Eastern Africa, and key emerging markets like Ethiopia and Pakistan. For a detailed overview of our locations please click here.

The firm serves a wide range of clients, including institutional investors, multinational companies, SMEs, and individuals, offering expert guidance in both local and international legal matters. Its practice areas encompass all aspects of corporate and commercial law, such as corporate structuring, M&A, agency and distribution agreements, compliance, data protection, employment law, intellectual property, tax, and construction. In addition to its corporate and commercial expertise, SCHLÜTER GRAF has a strong dispute resolution practice, representing clients in international arbitration and both onshore and offshore litigation. For a detailed overview of covered practice areas please click here.

The firm’s team of skilled lawyers and staff hails from diverse jurisdictions and speaks a variety of languages, including Amharic, Arabic, Catalan, English, Farsi, German, Hindi, Russian, Spanish, Urdu, and Tagalog, allowing them to provide cross-border legal assistance from a single point of contact. To find out more about our lawyers please click here.

SCHLÜTER GRAF is widely recognized as a leading firm in the UAE and a top choice for markets like Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. In 2016, the firm launched a Spanish & LATAM Desk to assist Spanish and Latin American companies with their corporate and commercial operations in the region.

The lawyers at SCHLÜTER GRAF are characterized by their Passion for Law. This philosophy shapes the firm and enables it to deliver bespoke solutions to clients, carefully navigating legal complexities and nuances. From straightforward legal advice and representation to complex multi-jurisdictional corporate and commercial matters, the SCHLÜTER GRAF team uses its Passion for Law and professional experience to support and protect the business interests of its clients.

Working under strict ethical and client-focused values, and in line with core pillars of integrity and honesty, the firm’s holistic and professional approach ensures all angles are covered, providing clear and powerful solutions to clients.

SCHLÜTER GRAF understands that collaboration and communication are key to the success of its clients. The firm’s commitment to effective and timely delivery of services and transparent billing ensures the firm is able to add value to clients’ businesses, developing clear-cut and tailored approaches to even the most complex legal challenges. The firm’s Dubai hub serves as a one-stop shop for clients’ legal needs across jurisdictions.