Reed Smith has been shortlisted for:
- Corporate Team of the Year
- CSR/ESG Initiative of the Year
- Law Firm Leader of the Year – Sachin Kerur
- Middle East Law Firm of the Year - UAE
- Rising Star Award - Private Practice – Alex Mackay
- TMT Team of the Year
Sachin Kerur, a partner in the firm's Energy and Natural Resources practice and the office managing partner of Reed Smith's Middle East offices, has been nominated for Law Firm Leader of the Year. Sachin is internationally recognised for his work in the projects & construction industry. He has successfully led the development of the firm’s regional strategy and operations, building a culture of inclusion and excellence.
Alex Mackay, a senior associate in the Entertainment & Media Industry Group in Dubai, has been shortlisted for the Rising Star Award - Private Practice. Alex advises clients in the film production, digital media, events, and technology sectors. He has extensive experience in commercial contracts, including licensing, services, and sponsorship agreements, and provides regulatory advice on media and data protection matters.
Reed Smith has been in the Middle East for over 45 years, serving our clients’ needs across the region from offices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Our dedication and commitment have built strong leading teams across a range of practice areas. Our UAE corporate and entertainment and media teams have each advised on groundbreaking deals that have earned the firm recognition for Corporate Team of the Year and TMT Team of the Year.
Reed Smith is a committed pro bono legal partner of AZRAQ, a non-profit marine conservation organization in Dubai whose mission champions ocean sustainability. This collaboration is shortlisted for CSR/ESG Initiative of the Year. The Middle East Legal Awards celebrate outstanding work within the legal profession. Law.com International's Middle East Legal Awards are open to law firms with offices in the Middle East, including the UAE, where Reed Smith has two offices.
Entries are evaluated on legal expertise and innovation; strategic vision; business development; client care; employee development; sustainable improvements in financial performance; and commitment to sustainability.
The winners will be announced on April 30, 2025.