Cleary Corporate Practice and Nalin Bawa Shortlisted at Middle East Legal Awards 2025

Cleary Gottlieb has been shortlisted for “Corporate Team of the Year” at the Middle East Legal Awards 2025, while associate Nalin Bawa has been shortlisted for the “Rising Star Award.”

The firm was recognized for its work advising OCI Global on the $3.6 billion sale of its 50% stake in Fertiglobe to ADNOC. Considerations for this category include the size and complexity of the deal, as well as the team’s project management abilities and the strength of its client service.

The Middle East Legal Awards are the region’s premier event for recognizing legal excellence, drawing the industry’s top talent.

Open to all law firms and in-house legal departments with a presence in the Middle East, the Awards celebrate outstanding achievements within the legal profession. By honoring exceptional performance and best practices, they emphasize the vital role lawyers play in upholding and advancing the rule of law.

Read more about this year’s shortlist here.