A Specialist Law Firm for the UAE & Saudi Arabia
AX Law is a specialist corporate and regulatory law firm advising clients across the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
We support multinational corporates, investors, founders, and government entities on high-value transactions, complex projects, and emerging sector mandates — with a particular focus on technology, FinTech, and digital infrastructure.
Headquartered in Dubai with regional capability across the GCC, our team combines international experience with deep local insight to deliver clear legal strategy and commercial outcomes.
Regional Presence Across the GCC
AX Law is headquartered in Dubai and supports clients across the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through a dedicated regional team and on-the-ground capability.
With an established presence in Riyadh and an expanding footprint in Abu Dhabi, we are positioned to advise on complex cross-border mandates, regulatory strategy, and high-value transactions throughout the Gulf.
We continue to strengthen our regional reach through strategic associations in key markets, enabling seamless support for clients operating across the wider Middle East.
Publications, Rankings & Recognitions
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➣ Publications & Thought Leadership
Our firm seeks to be an active contributor to the development of various fields in corporate & commercial law and business, in KSA and UAE.
This can be evidenced by our publications with global reach, where our experts provide insight into the most innovative sectors.
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➣ Firm Awards
Boutique Law Firm of the Year (2024), Asian Legal Business – Middle East
Rising Law Firm of the Year (2025), Asian Legal Business – Middle East
Finalist – Breakthrough Law Firm of the Year (2025), LAW Middle East Awards
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➣ Global Rankings
Our team is ranked in IFLR 1000 as a “notable” law firm for Projects, and in Chambers & Partners FinTech Legal 2025, one of the most important rankings for lawyers globally.
From the IFLR 1000 ranking, we have been described as:
“The firm deals with the most complex projects in the region and regularly advises clients from public and private sectors on transformative projects with a specific focus on technology projects including data centres.”
➣ Partner & Client Recognition
The firm and its partners are ranked by Chambers & Partners for FinTech.
“Karim Fawaz is a well-regarded corporate and commercial TMT lawyer advising on transformational FinTech mandates across the Middle East.”
“Ashleigh Bruce is diligent, strategic, a strong negotiator, and highly effective at translating complex issues into commercial solutions.”
Our Team
What Sets Us Apart
UAE & Saudi Expertise
Specialist counsel for clients operating across the GCC, with deep experience in the UAE and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Future-Facing Sectors
Leading advice in FinTech, digital assets, TMT, and transformational infrastructure projects shaping the region’s economy.
Complex Deal Execution
Trusted advisors on high-value M&A, joint ventures, venture investments, and strategic corporate structuring.
Regulatory-First Approach
Clear, commercially grounded guidance through evolving regulatory frameworks across multiple industries.
Global Standards
A multilingual, internationally licensed team combining cross-border capability with GCC market understanding.
Ranked & Recognized
Our partners and practice are acknowledged by leading directories including Chambers & Partners and IFLR 1000.
