Middle East Desk
11 rue Galilée - 75116 PARIS
T. : +33 (0)1 45 05 80 73 | +33 (0)1 45 05 81 39
E. : info@jeantet.fr
International Expertise Rooted in Local Realities
Jeantet’s Middle East Desk combines strong expertise in international business law with in-depth knowledge of the legal, economic, and cultural environments of the Middle East.
We support investors from the region seeking to expand into France, as well as French companies operating in the Middle East, with a tailored, cross-disciplinary, and practical approach.
Our primary areas of operation include Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar, where we advise industrial groups, institutional investors, funds, and entrepreneurs.
OUR APPROACH
- Inbound and outbound legal and tax advisory services
- Support with complex and cross-border transactions
- Advisory, transactional, litigation, and arbitration services
- Strong network of local partners to ensure efficient and tailored solutions
OUR STRENGHTS
- Multicultural Team: Our lawyers, trained in a variety of legal systems and with international experience, speak French, English, and Arabic, ensuring clear communication with clients and partners.
- Multidisciplinary Skills: We rapidly mobilize tailored and highly competent teams to handle high-profile matters.
- Personalized Support: We closely support all regional investors in their projects in France, and our French clients in their ventures in the Middle East.
- Local Partner Network: We work closely with top-tier law firms in the Middle East, providing integrated local expertise, pragmatic and tailored solutions, and swift implementation.
- On-the-Ground Knowledge: A deep understanding of the legal, economic, and cultural contexts in Middle Eastern countries enables us to anticipate and overcome region-specific challenges.We assist clients across all areas of business law, with particular expertise in sectors that are strategic for the region
Our expertise
Corporate / M&A / Private Equity
- First corporate implementation (Greenfield), JV structuring, acquisitions, and restructuring
- Distressed M&A
- Fundraising, LBOs
- Tax structuring of transactions
Contracts / Projects
- Legal and tax advice on major industrial or infrastructure projects
- Drafting and negotiation of contracts adapted to local practices
- Contract review and contractual litigation support
Tax
- International tax structuring
- Optimization and compliance
- Tax litigation support
Regulatory
- Data protection
- Anti-corruption compliance
- Environmental regulations
Litigation, Arbitration & Mediation
- Commercial, corporate, and regulatory litigation
- Commercial and investment arbitration
- Mediation and negotiation of settlement agreements
- Enforcement and annulment of arbitral awards
Energy & Natural Resources
- Mining projects
- Renewable energy
- Energy transition
Real Estate
- Real estate transactions: commercial leases, off-plan sales (VEFA/BEFA), business transfers, real estate investment
- Real estate portfolio restructuring
- Real estate development and construction
- Real estate due diligence
- Real estate litigation
Jeantet strengthens its presence in the Middle East with the opening of its Middle East Desk
Paris, June 2, 2025 – Established in Paris for over 100 years, with a solid and recognized international reputation, Jeantet is pleased to announce the launch of its Middle East Desk, a new offering designed to support French and Middle Eastern companies in their cross-border projects. This strategic initiative aims at providing high-level legal expertise […]
Middle East Desk
Webinar: How to invest in France?
On May 13th 2025, Ali Baydoun, counsel (Corporate/M&A) and Gabriel Di Chiara, partner (Tax) will share their expert opinion at the occasion of a webinar session, co-organized by Jeantet and the Saudi French Business Council (CAFS), unveiling the main corporate and tax challenges companies encounter when investing in France.
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