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Excellence & Recognition

Awards & Recognition

A record of distinction earned through strategic counsel, institutional integrity, and unwavering commitment to client excellence.

Further Recognition

LAW Middle East Awards — Shortlisted

2025

Breakthrough Law Firm

LAW Middle East Awards Finalist

Finalist for "Breakthrough Law Firm of the Year" in the LAW Middle East Awards 2025.

2017

Leadership Recognition

Asia-MENA In-House Counsel Awards Karim Fawaz

Asia-MENA In-House Counsel of the Year 2017 for leading the Kingdom's Digitalization Program.

Directories & Credentials

Rankings & Recognitions

Acknowledged by the world's most authoritative legal directories for depth of expertise, client outcomes, and cross-border advisory excellence.

Chambers & Partners

  • Chambers — Ranked in FinTech 2024, AX Law
  • Chambers — Ranked in FinTech 2025, AX Law
  • Chambers — Ranked in FinTech 2026, AX Law
  • Chambers Contributor — Global Practice Guides 2026, Fintech
  • Chambers Contributor — Expert Focus 2024

The Legal 500

  • The Legal 500 — Exclusive Contributor, Country Comparative Guides 2024
  • Legal 500 — Exclusive Contributor, Country Comparative Guides 2025
  • Legal 500 — Exclusive Contributor, Country Comparative Guides 2026

ALB Middle East Law Awards

  • ALB Middle East Law Awards 2024 — Winner
  • ALB Middle East Law Awards 2025 — Winner
  • ALB Middle East Law Awards 2026 — Winner

LAW Middle East Awards

  • LAW Middle East Awards — Shortlisted

Client Feedback

“Karim Fawaz is a well-regarded corporate and commercial TMT lawyer. He advises on transformational FinTech mandates in the UAE and the wider Middle East and is building a strong reputation among startups and innovative payments and e-money companies in the region.”

Chambers & Partners

“I can't say enough about Ashleigh Bruce's diligence: she's thoughtful, strategic, a great negotiator and able to take a lot of complex problems and get them down into commercial terms.”

Chambers & Partners

AX Law — Regional Practice

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