Gowling WLG has been named 'UAE Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year' at this year's Chambers Middle East Legal Awards.

Hosted by Chambers and Partners, the awards recognise a law firm's pre-eminence in key jurisdictions in the Middle East region. They also reflect achievements over the past 12 months including outstanding work, impressive strategic growth and excellence in client service.

Gowling WLG's UAE IP team have seen considerable growth in the past 12 months, both in the team and client work. In mid-2021 Tamara El-Shibib and Sau Lin Wan joined the team to strengthen the team's renowned trademark practice and introduce technology transfer and patent consultancy as a service. In addition, the team continue to be recognised by the market as a leading firm having won UAE Prosecution Firm of the Year at the MIP Awards in 2021. Jon Parker, head of the Middle East IP practice also remains a leading individual across many of the IP and legal directories.

Jon Parker said: "This is well deserved recognition for the Gowling WLG IP team in the UAE. Every member of the team has played a huge role in this phenomenal achievement. I would like to thank our clients for their continued instructions, support and generous feedback for the work done by the team. It is our pleasure to assist and support our clients. As well as being recognition for the UAE based IP team, it is also recognition for the wider Gowling WLG practice in the UAE, who work closely with and support the IP team. I am so proud to be part of this award-winning team."

Tim Casben, managing partner of the Dubai office, commented: "Congratulations to Jon and his team, they have quickly established themselves as the leading IP team in the region, which is best reflected in the quality of the client base and volume of instructions. Tamara and Lin are great additions to the team and we will continue to invest to meet client demand."

About Gowling WLG's Intellectual Property Group

Gowling WLG is a full-service firm comprising 1,500 professionals with strength across all areas of business law and litigation. With leading IP practices in Canada, China, UAE, the UK and Europe and Singapore, and a network of trusted agents worldwide, we help IP owners overcome complex obstacles and optimize new opportunities – wherever business takes them. Learn more about our global IP team.