Greenberg Traurig Shortlisted for Breakthrough Law Firm of the Year, 3 Other Key Categories in Law Middle East Awards

DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig has been shortlisted for Breakthrough Law Firm of the Year and in three other key categories in the Law Middle East Awards 2026. Winners of the awards will be announced at a ceremony Nov. 12 at the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel in Dubai.

Greenberg Traurig is shortlisted in the following categories:

• Breakthrough Law Firm of the Year
  
  
  
  
• Construction Team of the Year
  
  
  
  
• Energy Team of the Year
  
  
  
  
• Legal Innovation of the Year – DeepJudge by Greenberg Traurig

The Law Middle East Awards celebrate the firms and individuals driving meaningful impact across both the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) legal industries. With over 470 nominations from 121 firms, the awards recognize achievements across a range of categories, reflecting the breadth of innovation and excellence shaping legal teams in the Middle East.

At the inaugural Law Middle East Awards 2025, Khalid A. Al-Thebity, Greenberg Traurig's Middle East regional chair and managing shareholder of the Riyadh office, received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award, which recognizes visionary leaders who have made a profound and lasting impact on the Middle East legal sector over the course of their careers.

"Our shortlisting for Breakthrough Law Firm of the Year for the second year running reflects the strength of the platform we are building in one of the region's most dynamic legal markets. By combining deep local knowledge with the reach of a global firm, we are supporting clients on increasingly sophisticated matters across priority industries. This recognition reflects our team's quality, commitment, and collaborative approach, as well as the confidence our clients continue to place in us," Al-Thebity and Riyadh Deputy Managing Shareholder Marwa Al-Siyabi said in a joint statement.

"We are proud to have been shortlisted across four key categories, driven by our approach of bringing together market-leading knowledge, an integrated global network, and technology that helps our lawyers serve clients more efficiently and strategically. We thank our clients for their continued trust and congratulate every team involved in earning this recognition," Dubai Co-Managing Shareholders Chadi Salloum and Shibeer Ahmed said in a joint statement.

"Our regional platform combines on-the-ground experience, industry-specific advice, and seamless collaboration with colleagues across the region and internationally. We remain committed to building trusted client relationships and contributing to the market's continued growth," Abu Dhabi Co-Managing Shareholders Chris Lester and Christian Adams said in a joint statement.

Greenberg Traurig launched in the Middle East in 2023 with offices in Riyadh, KSA, and Dubai, UAE, adding an office in Abu Dhabi in 2025. The firm has established itself in the industries and business sectors most active in the Middle East, including real estate; infrastructure and transportation; energy and natural resources; hospitality; finance and restructuring; mergers and acquisitions; private equity; private credit; sports and entertainment, including venue, talent, entertainment, and licensing; capital markets; and arbitrations and disputes.

Greenberg Traurig's Abu Dhabi office is a branch of Greenberg Traurig, P.A. Greenberg Traurig's Dubai office is operated by Greenberg Traurig Limited. Greenberg Traurig's Riyadh office is operated by Greenberg Traurig through Greenberg Traurig Khalid Al-Thebity.

About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP has approximately 3,200 lawyers across 51 locations in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia. The firm's broad geographic and practice range enables the delivery of innovative and strategic legal services across borders and industries. Recognized as a 2025 BTI "Best of the Best Recommended Law Firm" by general counsel for trust and relationship management, Greenberg Traurig is consistently ranked among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100, NLJ 500, and Law360 400. Greenberg Traurig is also known for its philanthropic giving, culture, innovation, and pro bono work. Web: www.gtlaw.com.

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