26 January 2016
DUBAI - Allen & Overy has been recognised as the "Best Onshore Law Firm" at the 2016 MENA Fund Manager Fund Services Awards held today in Dubai. These Awards acknowledge those service providers that have outperformed their peers in delivering value to fund and asset managers over the past 12 months.

Dubai-based Head of Middle East Asset Management, Nick Smith, commented: "We are delighted with this recognition of our firm's position in the market. Throughout 2015, we have advised on many high profile investment funds and asset management matters. It is very satisfying to know that our clients and peers hold us in such great esteem."

In addition to the MENA Fund Manager Fund Services Award recognition, Allen & Overy was recently awarded "International Law Firm of the Year" for the third consecutive year by IFLR Middle East.

For further information on the above, please contact Suzy Baxter at suzy.baxter@allenovery.com on +971 4 426 7155.

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1. Allen & Overy is an international legal practice with approximately 5000 people, including some 527 partners, working in 44 offices worldwide.

2. In this press release 'Allen & Overy' means Allen & Overy LLP and/or its affiliated undertakings.

3. The term 'partner' is used to refer to a member of Allen & Overy LLP or an employee or consultant with equivalent standing and qualifications or an individual with equivalent status in one of Allen & Overy LLP's affiliated undertakings.

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