About
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We are a proudly family-owned international disputes and geopolicy firm with over thirty awards and nominations and honorable mentions worldwide with offices in Washington D.C., Melbourne, Toronto, and Abu Dhabi. Our lawyers and experts have been engaged on billion-dollar mandates worldwide in the private and public sector and have led and advised governments on critical geopolicy matters.
Sohair Saber
Principal
Mahmoud Abuwasel
Managing Partner
Abdulla Abuwasel
Dep. Managing Partner
Our esteemed clientele encompasses a diverse array of entities and individuals, ranging from multinational corporations and illustrious Fortune 500 companies to prestigious publicly listed entities. We also serve State-owned enterprises, prominent family-owned businesses with substantial net worth, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals who demand the highest level of expertise and discretion. Furthermore, our reputation for excellence and thoroughness in our field has made us a preferred partner for leading law firms worldwide, who engage us as co-counsel to leverage our specialized skills and insights in complex legal matters.
At Wasel & Wasel, our distinguished team comprises elite lawyers and advisors, meticulously selected from premier law firms and prestigious Ivy League institutions. Their collective experience spans high-stakes, multi-billion dollar disputes and strategic positions within the echelons of government. Equally integral to our firm’s prowess are our geopolitical experts, drawn from the corridors of European parliaments, the halls of the UN and NATO, and the upper ranks of the US State Department, as well as military and intelligence sectors globally, particularly from the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. This blend of legal acumen and geopolitical insight forms the cornerstone of our services, offering clients unparalleled expertise in both dispute resolution and strategic geopolitical advisory.
Arbitration Team of the Year 2024
Middle East Legal Awards
Arbitration Law Firm of the Year 2023
Thomson Reuters ALB Awards
Construction and Real Estate Law Firm of the Year 2023
Thomson Reuters ALB Awards
Litigation Law Firm of the Year 2023
Thomson Reuters ALB Awards
Tax Law Firm of the Year 2023
Thomson Reuters ALB Awards
UAE Law Firm of the Year 2023
Thomson Reuters ALB Awards
National Expert (Investor‑State Disputes) 2023
Getting The Deal Through
National Expert (Tax Controversy) 2023
Getting The Deal Through
Real Estate & Construction Law Firm of the Year 2023
The Oath Legal Awards
Banking & Finance Law Firm of the Year 2023
The Oath Legal Awards
International Law Firm of the Year 2023
The Oath Legal Awards
TMT Law Firm of the Year 2023
The Oath Legal Awards
Construction and Real Estate Law Firm of the Year 2022
Thomson Reuters ALB Awards
Litigation Team of the Year 2024
Middle East Legal Awards
Innovation Through Technology 2024
Middle East Legal Awards
National Expert (Investor‑State Disputes) 2022
Getting The Deal Through
Arbitration Team of the Year 2022
Middle East Legal Awards
MENA Super 50 Lawyers 2022
Thomson Reuters ALB Awards
Recommended Firm (International Arbitration) 2022
Global Law Experts
Administrative Law 2022
Lexology Client Choice
UAE Law Firm of the Year 2022
Thomson Reuters ALB Awards
National Expert (Tax Controversy) 2022
Getting The Deal Through
Distinguished Lawyer (International Arbitration) 2021
Lawyers of Distinction
Litigation Law Firm of the Year 2021
Thomson Reuters ALB Awards
Arbitration Law Firm of the Year 2021
Thomson Reuters ALB Awards
Middle East Law Firm of the Year 2021
Thomson Reuters ALB Awards
Regional Law Firm of the Year 2020
Middle East Legal Awards