Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM) has today announced the establishment of its presence in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
CAM Middle East will have its office premises at Al Sila Tower, Abu Dhabi Global Market Square, Al Maryah Island. Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) is the international financial centre of the UAE’s capital city.
The office will be led by a team of senior professionals, including some who are in the process of relocating from India and others who are based in the region already.
The UAE office will offer Indian law expertise on commercial and corporate matters and arbitration. CAM will provide legal services in areas like investment funds, corporate, banking and finance, trusts, taxation laws, arbitration, mediation, financial regulations, insolvency, anti-trust, insurance, technology, media & telecommunications, ESG and intellectual property.
On this expansion, CAM Managing Partner Cyril Shroff said in a press release,
“Our establishment of presence in the UAE is a part of the firm’s larger strategic view of global practice and the UAE as a thriving hub for global business. It shows our commitment to the region and its prospects for collaboration. The UAE and Abu Dhabi specifically is a key focus for us with immense potential and growth opportunities, particularly in view of the increasing co-operation between India and the UAE. We have received our commercial license to establish a presence in ADGM. This move would assist the firm’s domestic and international clientele.”
Chief of Market Development at ADGM Arvind Ramamurthy commented,
“We extend our congratulations to Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas on receiving their commercial licence and welcome them into ADGM’s vibrant community. ADGM has consistently led in fostering a comprehensive ecosystem, boasting several prestigious law firms and consultancies from across the world within its international financial centre. As a leading law firm in India, CAM’s global reputation, expertise and commitment to excellence will contribute to ADGM’s ecosystem by further enhancing the depth and breadth of legal services available within the UAE and beyond.”
CAM now has three international offices in ADGM, IFSC (GIFT City) and Singapore, apart from its six offices across India.
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