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Over the last few decades the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and the surrounding Middle Eastern region has attracted large volumes of foreign investments across a wide variety of industries. SCHLÜTER GRAF has been advising businesses in the Middle East since 1995 with our Dubai offices serving as the main hub. We also cover the emerging markets in Eastern Africa with a focus on Ethiopia, as well as Pakistan. Clients doing business in Germany are served by our two partner offices in Hamburg and Dortmund.

Middle East

  • Bahrain
    Bahrain

    The Kingdom of Bahrain is known for its long tradition as a gateway for trade logistics and transport to the Gulf region as well as a well-developed hub for the (Islamic) banking and finance industry. Bahrain developed into the first post-oil economy…

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  • Egypt
    Egypt

    Attracted by a mix of rapid GDP growth and increased political and economic stability, Egypt has garnered a lot of attention from investors looking to increase their footprint in the Middle East. Although a majority of foreign investment still flows…

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  • Iraq
    Iraq

    A country with massive long-term potential for foreign direct investment, Iraq has the fourth largest proven oil reserves in the world and requires substantial reconstruction efforts and infrastructure development. As a result, the majority of foreign…

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  • Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
    Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Geographically the largest state on the Arabian Peninsula, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is also the leading economy in the Middle East. Saudi’s Vision 2030 program is at the heart of the country’s commitment for modernization of society and economy. The…

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  • Kuwait
    Kuwait

    Under the auspices of the Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, Kuwait is following the Kuwait Vision 2035 “New Kuwait” aimed at modernizing the state into a preeminent centre for commerce and finance by the year 2035 through a vast…

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  • Lebanon
    Lebanon

    Investors looking to take advantage of Lebanon’s geographical location as a gateway into many emerging economies around the region, its highly skilled workforce, and the relatively few restrictions on foreign investment need to navigate the country’s…

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  • Oman
    Oman

    Oman's economy is bound to take off from an oil-based system into more diversified structures emphasizing on trade, logistics, clean energy as well as tourism. The Sultanate continuously reforms its laws, institutions and structures to provide for a…

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  • Qatar
    Qatar

    A country with one of the highest per capita incomes in the word, Qatar is a key destination for some of the world’s businesses.

    Legal services in Qatar are coordinated via our hub in Dubai.

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  • UAE
    UAE

    Over the last decades the United Arab Emirates has cemented its place as a leading business hub, both in the Middle East and globally. Owing to the UAE's initiatives to attract foreign direct investment, the country has greatly eased doing business…

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Bahrain

Bahrain

The Kingdom of Bahrain is known for its long tradition as a gateway for trade logistics and transport to the Gulf region as well as a well-developed hub for the (Islamic) banking and finance industry. Bahrain developed into the first post-oil economy in the GCC region. Current trends in the Kingdom are its continuous liberalization and diversification of the national economy with the aim to serve as a key global and regional hub for business, trade and finance by applying a combination of Islamic, Arabic, continental European and common laws and principles.

Legal services in Bahrain are

The Kingdom of Bahrain is known for its long tradition as a gateway for trade logistics and transport to the Gulf region as well as a well-developed hub for the (Islamic) banking and finance industry. Bahrain developed into the first post-oil economy in the GCC region. Current trends in the Kingdom are its continuous liberalization and diversification of the national economy with the aim to serve as a key global and regional hub for business, trade and finance by applying a combination of Islamic, Arabic, continental European and common laws and principles.

Legal services in Bahrain are coordinated via our hub in Dubai.

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SCHLÜTER GRAF Legal Consultants LLC

A7 Building, Offices 304-306
Dubai Digital Park
P.O. Box 29337
Dubai / UAE

Tel.: +971 4 431 3060
Fax: +971 4 431 3050
Email: info@schlueter-graf.com

Egypt

Egypt

Attracted by a mix of rapid GDP growth and increased political and economic stability, Egypt has garnered a lot of attention from investors looking to increase their footprint in the Middle East. Although a majority of foreign investment still flows into the country’s oil & gas industry, reforms made by the Egyptian government have boosted investor confidence in a growing number of industry sectors, including communications, financial services, consumer goods, and real estate.

Legal services in Egypt are provided via our Cairo office and our hub in Dubai.

 

Attracted by a mix of rapid GDP growth and increased political and economic stability, Egypt has garnered a lot of attention from investors looking to increase their footprint in the Middle East. Although a majority of foreign investment still flows into the country’s oil & gas industry, reforms made by the Egyptian government have boosted investor confidence in a growing number of industry sectors, including communications, financial services, consumer goods, and real estate.

Legal services in Egypt are provided via our Cairo office and our hub in Dubai.

 

SCHLÜTER GRAF Egypt

Zamalek, Cairo
Egypt


SCHLÜTER GRAF Legal Consultants LLC

A7 Building, Offices 304-306
Dubai Digital Park
P.O. Box 29337
Dubai / UAE

Tel.: +20 100 816 4460
Email: egypt@schlueter-graf.com

 


Tel.: +971 4 431 3060
Fax: +971 4 431 3050
Email: egypt@schlueter-graf.com

 

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Omar El Tazy
Iraq

Iraq

A country with massive long-term potential for foreign direct investment, Iraq has the fourth largest proven oil reserves in the world and requires substantial reconstruction efforts and infrastructure development. As a result, the majority of foreign investment goes into the oil & gas industry, however the government is pushing hard for the growth of private, non-oil sectors.

Legal services in Iraq are coordinated via our hub in Dubai.

A country with massive long-term potential for foreign direct investment, Iraq has the fourth largest proven oil reserves in the world and requires substantial reconstruction efforts and infrastructure development. As a result, the majority of foreign investment goes into the oil & gas industry, however the government is pushing hard for the growth of private, non-oil sectors.

Legal services in Iraq are coordinated via our hub in Dubai.

SCHLÜTER GRAF Legal Consultants LLC

A7 Building, Offices 304-306
Dubai Digital Park
P.O. Box 29337
Dubai / UAE

Tel.: +971 4 431 3060
Fax: +971 4 431 3050
Email: info@schlueter-graf.com

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Geographically the largest state on the Arabian Peninsula, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is also the leading economy in the Middle East. Saudi’s Vision 2030 program is at the heart of the country’s commitment for modernization of society and economy. The country’s legal system is considerably affected by this drive and undergoing regular changes and updates.

Legal services in Saudi Arabia are provided via our Riyad office and our hub in Dubai.

Geographically the largest state on the Arabian Peninsula, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is also the leading economy in the Middle East. Saudi’s Vision 2030 program is at the heart of the country’s commitment for modernization of society and economy. The country’s legal system is considerably affected by this drive and undergoing regular changes and updates.

Legal services in Saudi Arabia are provided via our Riyad office and our hub in Dubai.

SCHLÜTER GRAF in association with Abdulmonem Alzahrani Law Office

Al Sulimaniyah
Riyadh 11415
P.O. Box 18198
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia


SCHLÜTER GRAF Legal Consultants LLC

A7 Building, Offices 304-306
Dubai Digital Park
P.O. Box 29337
Dubai / UAE

Tel.: +966 55 695 2623
Email: ksa@schlueter-graf.com
 

 


Tel.: +971 4 431 3060
Fax: +971 4 431 3050
Email: ksa@schlueter-graf.com

 

Kuwait

Kuwait

Under the auspices of the Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, Kuwait is following the Kuwait Vision 2035 “New Kuwait” aimed at modernizing the state into a preeminent centre for commerce and finance by the year 2035 through a vast range of commercial and government sector developments. These developments are also supported by a raft of legal reforms that reflect Kuwait’s ultimate goal to move toward an investor friendly economy.

Legal services in Kuwait are coordinated via our hub in Dubai.

Under the auspices of the Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, Kuwait is following the Kuwait Vision 2035 “New Kuwait” aimed at modernizing the state into a preeminent centre for commerce and finance by the year 2035 through a vast range of commercial and government sector developments. These developments are also supported by a raft of legal reforms that reflect Kuwait’s ultimate goal to move toward an investor friendly economy.

Legal services in Kuwait are coordinated via our hub in Dubai.

SCHLÜTER GRAF Legal Consultants LLC

A7 Building, Offices 304-306
Dubai Digital Park
P.O. Box 29337
Dubai / UAE

Tel.: +971 4 431 3060
Fax: +971 4 431 3050
Email: info@schlueter-graf.com

Lebanon

Lebanon

Investors looking to take advantage of Lebanon’s geographical location as a gateway into many emerging economies around the region, its highly skilled workforce, and the relatively few restrictions on foreign investment need to navigate the country’s complex legal system and the country’s recent economic and political instability.

Legal services in Lebanon are coordinated via our hub in Dubai.

Investors looking to take advantage of Lebanon’s geographical location as a gateway into many emerging economies around the region, its highly skilled workforce, and the relatively few restrictions on foreign investment need to navigate the country’s complex legal system and the country’s recent economic and political instability.

Legal services in Lebanon are coordinated via our hub in Dubai.

SCHLÜTER GRAF Legal Consultants LLC

A7 Building, Offices 304-306
Dubai Digital Park
P.O. Box 29337
Dubai / UAE

Tel.: +971 4 431 3060
Fax: +971 4 431 3050
Email: info@schlueter-graf.com

Oman

Oman

Oman's economy is bound to take off from an oil-based system into more diversified structures emphasizing on trade, logistics, clean energy as well as tourism. The Sultanate continuously reforms its laws, institutions and structures to provide for a more efficient and convenient legal environment to its warmly welcomed international investors.

Legal services in Oman are coordinated via our hub in Dubai.

Oman's economy is bound to take off from an oil-based system into more diversified structures emphasizing on trade, logistics, clean energy as well as tourism. The Sultanate continuously reforms its laws, institutions and structures to provide for a more efficient and convenient legal environment to its warmly welcomed international investors.

Legal services in Oman are coordinated via our hub in Dubai.

SCHLÜTER GRAF Legal Consultants LLC

A7 Building, Offices 304-306
Dubai Digital Park
P.O. Box 29337
Dubai / UAE

Tel.: +971 4 431 3060
Fax: +971 4 431 3050
Email: info@schlueter-graf.com

Qatar

Qatar

A country with one of the highest per capita incomes in the word, Qatar is a key destination for some of the world’s businesses.

Legal services in Qatar are coordinated via our hub in Dubai.

A country with one of the highest per capita incomes in the word, Qatar is a key destination for some of the world’s businesses.

Legal services in Qatar are coordinated via our hub in Dubai.

SCHLÜTER GRAF Legal Consultants LLC

A7 Building, Offices 304-306
Dubai Digital Park
P.O. Box 29337
Dubai / UAE

Tel.: +971 4 431 3060
Fax: +971 4 431 3050
Email: info@schlueter-graf.com

UAE

UAE

Over the last decades the United Arab Emirates has cemented its place as a leading business hub, both in the Middle East and globally. Owing to the UAE's initiatives to attract foreign direct investment, the country has greatly eased doing business requirements by bolstering the market entry processes for foreign investors, cutting bureaucratic hurdles and costs of doing business while nurturing new industries. At the same time, the UAE’s structure as a confederation of seven Emirates with federal and Emirate-level laws and increasing compliance regulations constitutes a complex legal

Over the last decades the United Arab Emirates has cemented its place as a leading business hub, both in the Middle East and globally. Owing to the UAE's initiatives to attract foreign direct investment, the country has greatly eased doing business requirements by bolstering the market entry processes for foreign investors, cutting bureaucratic hurdles and costs of doing business while nurturing new industries. At the same time, the UAE’s structure as a confederation of seven Emirates with federal and Emirate-level laws and increasing compliance regulations constitutes a complex legal landscape.

Legal services in the UAE are provided via our hub in Dubai.

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SCHLÜTER GRAF Legal Consultants LLC

A7 Building, Offices 304-306
Dubai Digital Park
P.O. Box 29337
Dubai / UAE

Tel.: +971 4 431 3060
Fax: +971 4 431 3050
Email: info@schlueter-graf.com

Key Contacts

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Andrés Ring
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Dr. Amir Makee Mosa

Europe

  • Dortmund, Germany
    Dortmund, Germany

    SCHLÜTER GRAF’s history is deeply rooted in the Ruhr region, and we have been advising and providing practical legal support to local, regional, and national clients for decades. With a population of approximately 600,000, Dortmund is the sixth largest…

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  • Hamburg, Germany
    Hamburg, Germany

    In line with our expansion into the Middle East, as well as the growth of our partner office in Dortmund, a branch office of SCHLÜTER GRAF Rechtsanwälte was established in Hamburg in 2016. In 2020, this office became an independant cooperation partner…

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  • Spain
    Spain

    Since 2025, our Spain team has been advising on all types of cross‑border transactions, including M&A, private equity, commercial agreements, corporate restructurings, and real estate and private client matters in the Middle East. Through our office in…

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Dortmund, Germany

Dortmund, Germany

SCHLÜTER GRAF’s history is deeply rooted in the Ruhr region, and we have been advising and providing practical legal support to local, regional, and national clients for decades. With a population of approximately 600,000, Dortmund is the sixth largest city in Germany. But its size is not the only reason the city is the centre of the Eastern Ruhr area. In the past years Dortmund has managed to successfully transform itself from an industrial city to one of the largest centres in the German service sector. A multifaceted range of service providers and shops as well as various institutions for

SCHLÜTER GRAF’s history is deeply rooted in the Ruhr region, and we have been advising and providing practical legal support to local, regional, and national clients for decades. With a population of approximately 600,000, Dortmund is the sixth largest city in Germany. But its size is not the only reason the city is the centre of the Eastern Ruhr area. In the past years Dortmund has managed to successfully transform itself from an industrial city to one of the largest centres in the German service sector. A multifaceted range of service providers and shops as well as various institutions for culture, education and entertainment have made Dortmund the “Capital of Westphalia”. Dortmund’s geographical location makes it the obvious place for many companies and individuals from the surrounding areas such as the Münsterland and the Sauerland to turn to for legal and tax advice.

Via our Dortmund office we also support German companies with regard to their legal endeavours in the Middle East.

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SCHLÜTER GRAF RECHTSANWÄLTE PartG mbB

Faßstraße 1
44263 Dortmund
Germany

Tel.: +49 (0) 231 91 44 55-0
Fax: +49 (0) 231 91 44 55-30
Email: info@schlueter-graf.de

Hamburg, Germany

Hamburg, Germany

In line with our expansion into the Middle East, as well as the growth of our partner office in Dortmund, a branch office of SCHLÜTER GRAF Rechtsanwälte was established in Hamburg in 2016. In 2020, this office became an independant cooperation partner of ours. Close to the river “Alster”, our office is centrally located in the district of Winterhude. With approx. 1.8 million inhabitants Hamburg is the second largest city in the country and the Port of Hamburg is the largest port in Germany and the third largest container port in Europe. In addition, Hamburg is an important trade, transport,

In line with our expansion into the Middle East, as well as the growth of our partner office in Dortmund, a branch office of SCHLÜTER GRAF Rechtsanwälte was established in Hamburg in 2016. In 2020, this office became an independant cooperation partner of ours. Close to the river “Alster”, our office is centrally located in the district of Winterhude. With approx. 1.8 million inhabitants Hamburg is the second largest city in the country and the Port of Hamburg is the largest port in Germany and the third largest container port in Europe. In addition, Hamburg is an important trade, transport, and service hub, and is one of the most important industrial locations in Germany.

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SCHLÜTER Rechtsanwälte Partnerschaftsgesellschaft mbB

Dorotheenstr. 54
22301 Hamburg
Germany

Tel.: +49 (0) 40 38 07 55 75
Fax: +49 (0) 40 38 07 56 86
Email: info@schlueter-law.de

 

Spain

Spain

Since 2025, our Spain team has been advising on all types of cross‑border transactions, including M&A, private equity, commercial agreements, corporate restructurings, and real estate and private client matters in the Middle East. Through our office in Madrid, we support multinationals, financial institutions, investors, and a wide range of funds in their transactions across the region.

We also advise clients on their business operations and investments in Spain, assisting them with their initial steps and coordinating with local advisors where necessary. Our close and long‑standing

Since 2025, our Spain team has been advising on all types of cross‑border transactions, including M&A, private equity, commercial agreements, corporate restructurings, and real estate and private client matters in the Middle East. Through our office in Madrid, we support multinationals, financial institutions, investors, and a wide range of funds in their transactions across the region.

We also advise clients on their business operations and investments in Spain, assisting them with their initial steps and coordinating with local advisors where necessary. Our close and long‑standing relationships with Spanish, Portuguese, and Latin American firms enable us to collaborate effectively and provide specific and efficient advice for each matter.

Our office also serves as a bridge for Middle East investors and companies in their transactions abroad, particularly in the Iberian Peninsula and Latin America.

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SCHLÜTER GRAF Legal Consultants LLC Sucursal en España

CALLE PROCION, NUM 7
BLOQUE 2, PLANTA 2, PUERTA D
EDIFICIO AMERICA II
28023 Madrid, Comunidad de
Spain

Mob.: +34 655 01 45 10
Email: info@schlueter-graf.com

Emerging Markets

  • Ethiopia
    Ethiopia

    Ethiopia is becoming a centre for growth across the African continent, due mainly to the incredible growth of its economy over the last few years, as well as its position as the second most populated country in Africa, with a population of over 108…

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  • Pakistan
    Pakistan

    A growing market, Pakistan is receiving significant interest from foreign investors seeking to invest in the country’s untapped sectors. With its strategic geographic location and huge consumer market, combined with liberal foreign direct investment…

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Ethiopia

Ethiopia

Ethiopia is becoming a centre for growth across the African continent, due mainly to the incredible growth of its economy over the last few years, as well as its position as the second most populated country in Africa, with a population of over 108 million. The country offers a relatively stable environment for investors, and its capital city, Addis Ababa, is the seat of numerous international and regional organisations, including the African Union and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa. Investors must observe the recent political instability in the country.

Legal services in

Ethiopia is becoming a centre for growth across the African continent, due mainly to the incredible growth of its economy over the last few years, as well as its position as the second most populated country in Africa, with a population of over 108 million. The country offers a relatively stable environment for investors, and its capital city, Addis Ababa, is the seat of numerous international and regional organisations, including the African Union and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa. Investors must observe the recent political instability in the country.

Legal services in Ethiopia are provided via our office in Addis Ababa and our hub in Dubai.

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SCHLÜTER GRAF in association with Attorney Mahelet Shewangzaw & Associates

Afework Building, Near Urael Church / Bambis Supermarket
Office No. 109, 1st Floor
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia


SCHLÜTER GRAF Legal Consultants LLC

A7 Building, Offices 304-306
Dubai Digital Park
P.O. Box 29337
Dubai / UAE

Tel.: +25 190 923 2323
Email: ethiopia@schlueter-graf.com

 


  
Tel.: +971 4 431 3060
Fax: +971 4 431 3050
Email: ethiopia@schlueter-graf.com

 

 

 

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Mahelet Shewangzaw
Pakistan

Pakistan

A growing market, Pakistan is receiving significant interest from foreign investors seeking to invest in the country’s untapped sectors. With its strategic geographic location and huge consumer market, combined with liberal foreign direct investment regulations, the country has always been a compelling place for foreign investment.

Our services in Pakistan are provided via our office in Lahore and our hub in Dubai.

A growing market, Pakistan is receiving significant interest from foreign investors seeking to invest in the country’s untapped sectors. With its strategic geographic location and huge consumer market, combined with liberal foreign direct investment regulations, the country has always been a compelling place for foreign investment.

Our services in Pakistan are provided via our office in Lahore and our hub in Dubai.

SCHLÜTER GRAF (Private) Limited

48- Hajvery Complex, Mozang
Lahore, Pakistan


SCHLÜTER GRAF Legal Consultants LLC

A7 Building, Offices 304-306
Dubai Digital Park
P.O. Box 29337
Dubai / UAE

Tel.: +92 3494747226
Email: pakistan@schlueter-graf.com
 

 

Tel.: +971 4 431 3060
Fax: +971 4 431 3050
Email: pakistan@schlueter-graf.com

 

 

 

 

 

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