Spencer West’s Middle East office supports clients operating across one of the world’s most dynamic regions. Based in the United Arab Emirates, the team advises businesses, investors, governments, and financial institutions on complex local and cross-border matters.

Clients rely on the team’s experience in corporate M&A, private equity, joint ventures, infrastructure (BOT/PPP), project finance, commercial and labour law, arbitration, compliance, and sovereign risk. The practice works across key sectors including real estate, energy, oil and gas, LNG, chemicals, low carbon technologies, aviation, Islamic finance, crypto asset financing, and AI infrastructure.

Spencer West’s Partner-led model allows clients to work directly with senior lawyers who combine deep regional knowledge with the backing of a global community of more than 360 partners in 25+ jurisdictions. This ensures responsive, commercially focused advice delivered with both international reach and local understanding.

The team’s diverse backgrounds and language capabilities support clear communication and efficient collaboration across borders. Spencer West Middle East helps clients navigate evolving markets, mitigate risk, and achieve strategic outcomes that drive long-term success in the region.

Meet our team

Susan O’Rourke
Founding & Managing Partner Middle East
Tarek Antaki
Tarek Antaki
Founding & Managing Partner Middle East
Dr. José A. Campos Nave, EMBA
Founding & Managing Partner Middle East
Ishtiaq Nawaz- Chechi
Founding Partner Pakistan & Middle East – Real Estate, Lending, Commercial