The Construction Team of the Year award highlights Reed Smith’s work advising an Abu Dhabi developer on the negotiation of project agreements for a major renewable energy project. This initiative supports Abu Dhabi’s 2030 Energy Strategy and the UAE Net Zero by 2050 strategic initiative.

Lauren Banner’s recognition as Rising Star of the Year celebrates her significant contributions to the firm’s Energy and Natural Resources Group in Dubai. Banner is a solicitor advocate with demonstrated skill in commercial disputes and international arbitration, earning her a place among the region’s most promising legal professionals.

Reed Smith’s Banking and Finance Team received an Honorable Mention for its innovative work advising Beehive, the UAE’s leading peer-to-peer and digital SME lending platform, on a first-of-its-kind warehouse facility dedicated to SME lending in the region.

The firm also was shortlisted for TMT Team of the Year for advising the UAE’s Creative Media Authority and Abu Dhabi Film Commission on the update of its rebate guidelines.

The LexisNexis Middle East Awards recognize and celebrate exceptional achievements, groundbreaking innovations and significant contributions to the region’s legal sector. For more information, visit the awards website.