Christopher Gunson is a partner based in the Dubai office. He represents numerous multinational companies on all aspects of business in the Middle East region. This work includes commercial transactions, strategic investments, joint ventures, and regulatory compliance.
He is fluent in Japanese and much of his practice involves representing and advising Japanese businesses on matters in the Middle East region.
In addition to his corporate and commercial work, Chris conducts substantial work in the oil and gas sector, and he is a frequent author and commentator in news media concerning developments in the oil and gas sector in Abu Dhabi and Iraq.
Admissions
New York, 3rd Department, 2007
Education
B.A., Rutgers University, 2003
Ritsumeikan University, attended 2001-2003
J.D., Rutgers Law School, 2006
Testimonials
“Chris Gunson always provides excellent value and blends legal and commercial advice to ensure a transaction will progress in a manner agreeable to all parties.”
“Chris is among the best private practice lawyers in the Middle East. He provides top quality advice on numerous subject areas and is highly trusted as a skilled adviser for resolving difficult commercial and legal issues.”
“Christopher gives valuable feedback and finds different approaches to various matters, giving well thought-out pros and cons to each scenario.”
“Christopher Gunson is always going the extra mile to support. His expertise and readiness to assist all the time are best in class.”
“Knowledgeable in a large number of areas and can always be relied on to give effective, quick and informed advice.”
“Christopher Gunson is among the best known lawyers in the Middle East and is a skilled negotiator on a wide variety of commercial, project finance, corporate and energy matters. Chris blends commercial and legal advice seamlessly regardless of the complexity of a transaction.”
“Chris provides excellent value to his clients. Opposing counsel are impressed with the fair and reasonable manner in which Chris negotiates so that both sides are satisfied when a transaction is concluded.”
“Christopher Gunson is one of the few Japanese-speaking lawyers in the Gulf with a wealth of experience in the region.”
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Chambers Global Guide Recommended Lawyer for Corporate & Commercial Contracts in the UAE – 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
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Legal 500 Recommended Lawyer for Commercial, Corporate and M&A – 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
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Thomson Reuters Asian Legal Business (ALB) MENA Super 50 Lawyers – 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
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In-House Community Commended External Counsel of the Year – 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS /
CORPORATE LAW & ENTITY
COMMERCIAL TRANSACTIONS
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE &
LABOR & EMPLOYMENT
TAXATION
Dubai
