Dr. Jochen Murach is the Managing Partner of AMERELLER’s Dubai office. With more than 20 years of continuous practice in the UAE and the wider Gulf region, he is recognised for his deep understanding of regional markets and their legal, regulatory, and commercial dynamics.

Dr. Murach advises a broad portfolio of international clients across multiple industries on UAE and GCC corporate and commercial law. His core practice focuses on foreign direct investment, market entry strategies, and the establishment of robust corporate structures for regional operations. He has extensive experience in local and cross-border joint ventures, regulatory compliance, corporate restructurings, and complex shareholder arrangements.

A significant part of his work involves advising on commercial contracts, with particular emphasis on commercial contracts, with particular emphasis on distribution, agency, and franchising matters under UAE and Gulf laws.

Clients regularly rely on his pragmatic guidance to manage risk while maintaining commercial flexibility in regulated markets.

In addition, Dr. Murach advises family offices and private high-net-worth individuals on real estate transactions in the United Arab Emirates, combining legal precision with a strong commercial perspective.

Admissions

Munich Bar, 2003

Education

University of Passau, Germany, 1998
University of Passau, Germany, 2000 (Dr. iur.)
Northwestern University, Chicago, 2003 (Master of Laws)

Testimonials

“Jochen Murach is an exceptional lawyer and a trusted advisor. He is experienced, pragmatic, and efficient.”

“Strong understanding of clients’ businesses and needs, and providing risk-based assessments, make Jochen Murach different from his competitors.”

“Jochen Murach is always helpful and approachable. He understands what the client needs and provides fantastic support, not only provides the answers to the questions but also guides you to see the topics from other perspectives proactively.”

“We have a track record of successful projects with Jochen Murach; I appreciate his ability to provide cost-effective solutions without compromising on quality. Jochen Murach is always available for a call and takes a personalized and client-centric approach. Brainstorming with him is highly effective and the cost-to-value ratio is excellent. The written output I receive is of high quality.”

“Jochen Murach has significant knowledge of our business which helps to understand and resolve the matters. He also has a good background and knowledge in the Middle East and Germany which is relevant to our company. He is always approachable and understands the needs.”

“The relationship is very well balanced; he can provide advice on several areas, from compliance to corporate to employment.”

“Jochen is very quick and I am impressed with his responses. He can see the topics widely and consider other aspects of issues we wouldn’t normally see. Furthermore, he has very good knowledge of different areas of law such as corporate law, contract law commercial law, employment law, litigation law and M&A.”

“He is very helpful and dedicated. He has an in-depth knowledge of local and regional laws. He is quick to respond to my queries and always explains things clearly.”

“He understands our company’s business, he is an expert on many aspects of law, he responds on time, and he is fair cost-wise.”

Recognition

	Chambers Global Notable practitioner for Corporate/Commercial & Commercial Contracts in the UAE – 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
	Legal 500 Recommended Lawyer for Commercial, Corporate and M&A – 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
	Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyers Independently rated lawyer – 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

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