September 4th, 2025 Announcements

GLA Receives Record-Breaking 11 Nominations from the Legal Era Middle East Awards 2025

In a powerful recognition of our growth, leadership, and dedication to excellence, GLA & Co is proud to announce that we have been shortlisted for eleven prestigious categories at the Legal ERA Middle East Awards this year! These nominations underscore our commitment to delivering innovative legal solutions, shaping markets, and building lasting client trust across the Middle East and North Africa.

We are honored to be recognized as finalists for Banking & Finance & Restructuring Firm of the Year, Corporate & M&A Firm of the Year, and Regulatory & Investigations Firm of the Year, highlighting the strength of our practice groups and the exceptional expertise of our teams in these complex and dynamic areas.

On the national stage, GLA & Co has been shortlisted for Law Firm of the Year in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Qatar, a testament to our deep-rooted presence, local knowledge, and the trust placed in us across key markets in the region. Our commitment to innovation and cross-border collaboration has also earned us a nomination for the coveted Middle East Law Firm of the Year award.

At an individual level, we are delighted to share that our Managing Partner, Alex Saleh, has been shortlisted for Managing Partner of the Year as well as Lawyer of the Year – Corporate & M&A, honoring his leadership, vision, and remarkable contributions to the corporate legal landscape. Additionally, Ashraf Hendi, Partner at GLA & Co, has been recognized with a shortlisting for Lawyer of the Year, a testament to his outstanding expertise and impact.

Reflecting on this achievement, Nader Al Awadhi, Senior Partner, said:
“These nominations are a powerful reminder of what we can achieve when we combine dedication, innovation, and teamwork. I am deeply proud of our entire team and grateful to our clients for their unwavering trust, which inspires us to continue raising the bar across the region.”

These eleven nominations celebrate the strength of our people, our leadership in the markets we serve, and our unwavering commitment to our clients. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our clients, partners, and colleagues for their continued support and confidence in GLA & Co.

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