Akin Wins GAR Award for Middle East
Akin’s international arbitration team has won Middle East Practice of the Year at the GAR Awards 2026.
The annual awards ceremony recognized Akin as the most impressive international arbitration practice in the Middle East.
Partner Graham Lovett, counsels Michael Stewart, Freddie Akiki and associate Hannah Braiding-Watson led the work recognised by Global Arbitration Review, reflecting the team’s consistent track record in delivering great results for clients in their most complex cases.
Akin’s recent addition of partner Shane Jury in Dubai has strengthened its disputes presence in the region and builds on multi-billion-dollar wins for its clients over the last 24 months.
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