Holland & Knight (United Arab Emirates)
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UnclaimedThe United Arab Emirates presence of Holland & Knight, a global law firm headquartered in the U.S. with an office in Abu Dhabi.
Last updated September 26, 2026
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Overview
Holland & Knight (United Arab Emirates) refers to the Abu Dhabi office and UAE-facing practice of Holland & Knight LLP, a large international law firm headquartered in the United States. The firm operates as a limited liability partnership and is not publicly listed. Its UAE presence is part of a global platform that, according to the firm's own materials, spans 36 offices in the United States and abroad, allowing it to draw on attorneys across jurisdictions to serve clients on domestic and cross-border matters. The firm provides a comprehensive range of legal services. Its practices include corporate transactions and finance, mergers and acquisitions, banking and asset-based lending, private equity, project finance, structured finance and securitization, tax, healthcare, insurance, and regulatory and compliance work. Industry groups cover construction, education, energy and natural resources, financial services, government entities, healthcare and life sciences, hospitality, insurance, manufacturing, and the legal profession itself. This breadth means the UAE office can support clients on matters ranging from cross-border investment and financing to regulatory and dispute-related work. Holland & Knight is regularly recognized by legal directories. Its own homepage notes that 301 attorneys were named in the Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers 2026 guide, that more than 850 lawyers were recognized by Best Lawyers in America for 2027, and that the firm has more than 250 practice areas. It also highlights a 360-degree approach designed to address clients' legal challenges comprehensively, and a pro bono commitment of 300,000 hours between 2020 and 2023. The firm has received the ABA Military Pro Bono Project's Outstanding Services Award for 14 consecutive years. The UAE entity is identified in public data as a company in Abu Dhabi. As part of Holland & Knight's international network, it serves clients operating in or connected to the Gulf region, leveraging the firm's U.S. and global capabilities. The firm's recent work includes advising TriCo Bancshares on a $2 billion combination with First Hawaiian Inc., announced in July 2026, illustrating the scale of transactions the firm handles. For clients in the UAE, the office functions as a local point of contact within a much larger global legal services organization.
History
Holland & Knight LLP is a large U.S.-headquartered law firm that has grown into an international practice with offices across the United States and abroad. The firm operates as a limited liability partnership and is not publicly traded. Its United Arab Emirates presence, identified in public data as a company in Abu Dhabi, forms part of this global network. According to the firm's own website, Holland & Knight maintains 36 offices in the United States and abroad, enabling it to tap the intellectual resources of attorneys throughout its network to address client interests domestically and internationally. This structure supports cross-border work, including matters involving the Gulf region and the broader Middle East. The firm's practice has been built around a comprehensive service model. Its practices span corporate transactions and finance, mergers and acquisitions, banking and lending, private equity, project finance, structured finance and securitization, tax, healthcare, insurance, and regulatory compliance. Industry groups include construction, education, energy and natural resources, financial services, government entities, healthcare and life sciences, hospitality, insurance, manufacturing, and the legal profession. This breadth allows the UAE office to serve clients on a wide range of commercial and regulatory matters. Holland & Knight has received consistent recognition from legal directories and organizations. Its homepage states that 301 attorneys were named in the Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers 2026 guide, that more than 850 lawyers were recognized by Best Lawyers in America for 2027, and that the firm covers more than 250 practice areas. It also notes a 360-degree approach designed to comprehensively address clients' legal challenges, and a commitment of 300,000 hours to pro bono legal services between 2020 and 2023. The firm has received the ABA Military Pro Bono Project's Outstanding Services Award for 14 consecutive years. In terms of recent work, in July 2026 the firm advised Chico, California-based TriCo Bancshares (NASDAQ: TCBK) on its pending combination with Honolulu-based First Hawaiian Inc. (NASDAQ: FHB) in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $2 billion at announcement. The transaction, announced on July 13, 2026, is expected to create a bank with approximately $34 billion in assets. This example illustrates the scale and complexity of matters the firm handles, capabilities that its UAE office can draw upon for clients in the region.
Holland & Knight maintains 36 offices in the United States and abroad, supporting domestic and international client work.
[1]301 attorneys named in Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers 2026 guide.
[1]More than 850 lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers in America for 2027.
[1]Between 2020 and 2023, 300,000 hours committed to pro bono legal services.
[1]Received ABA Military Pro Bono Project Outstanding Services Award for the 14th consecutive year.
[1]July 2026: Advised TriCo Bancshares on its approximately $2 billion combination with First Hawaiian Inc.
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Products and positioning
A full-service global law firm office in Abu Dhabi, part of a U.S.-headquartered international platform with 36 offices, offering broad corporate, finance, regulatory and industry-focused legal services.
Corporate Transactions and Finance
Advice on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, private equity, venture capital, and financing transactions.
Banking and Finance
Representation of borrowers and lenders in asset-based lending, commercial lending, project finance, structured finance and securitization.
Energy and Natural Resources
Transactional, regulatory, legislative and litigation matters related to energy and natural resources.
Healthcare and Life Sciences
Counsel to healthcare-related businesses on regulatory, transactional and compliance issues.
Insurance
Advice to insurance industry participants on regulations, transactions and emerging challenges.
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