GLA & Co is thrilled to announce that it has won the prestigious Rising Star Law Firm of the Year award at the 2024 IFLR Middle East Awards, cementing its position as one of the most dynamic and fast-growing regional law firms in the Middle East and North Africa.

This award is a reflection of GLA & Co’s commitment to delivering exceptional legal services across the Middle East. Since its inception, the firm has steadily built a reputation for excellence, innovation, and client-focused solutions, with offices in Bahrain, Kuwait, KSA, UAE, Qatar and Egypt.  Alex Saleh, Managing Partner of GLA & Co, commented on this remarkable achievement: “We are immensely proud to receive the Rising Star Law Firm of the Year award. This recognition highlights the dedication, skill, and hard work of our entire team. Our continued expansion and successes across multiple jurisdictions show that we are on a path toward even greater accomplishments.”  The firm’s Senior Partner, Nader Al Awadhi, added “winning this award is a testament to the exceptional legal talent within GLA & Co. Our strategic vision and ability to navigate complex legal landscapes have been key to our rise, and we are excited for what the future holds.”

The Rising Star award, which covers the entire Middle East region, recognizes firms that demonstrate an outstanding trajectory of growth, innovation, and client service. GLA & Co’s success stems from its emphasis on understanding clients’ unique needs and delivering bespoke solutions in areas such as Corporate/ M&A, Banking & Finance, Commercial Advisory, Anti-Trust & Competition and Disputes.  GLA & Co’s recognition at the IFLR Middle East Awards is particularly significant as it comes at a time of continued growth and expansion for the firm. Recently, GLA & Co opened new offices in Qatar and Bahrain, further broadening its regional footprint.

In addition to winning the Rising Star Law Firm of the Year, GLA & Co was also shortlisted in three other major categories this year: National Law Firm of the Year – Kuwait, Loan Deal of the Year, and Managing Partner of the Year for Alex Saleh. These nominations reflect the firm’s consistent performance and its standing as a leader in the Middle Eastern legal market.  As GLA & Co continues to grow, the firm remains committed to nurturing legal talent, fostering innovation, and delivering top-tier services to its clients across the Middle East.