The ITR Middle East Awards will make a keenly anticipated market debut in 2025. We are thrilled to be showcasing the region's dynamic tax accomplishments with highlight market coverage for Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
This year’s inaugural ceremony will be held jointly with our sister publication IFLR at the IFLR Middle East Awards, celebrating practice leaders in indirect tax, disputes, transfer pricing and direct tax work. Regional recognition will commend best newcomers, leaders in global executive mobility, tax compliance, and policy work. We will also be inducting our first honouree into ITR's Outstanding Achievement Award for the region.
Be sure to view our new unique Jurisdictions, Practice Leaders, Regional Awards, and Outstanding Achievement for more information.
By bringing together tax and legal professionals, we will enhance networking opportunities, and foster new connections and potential collaborations.
The winners of all the categories will be announced at the IFLR Middle East Awards ceremony on October 22, 2025, at the Mandarin Oriental Dubai, the key event on the calendar for all the region's top tax and legal talent! Don't forget to book your place!
For more information about how your firm can participate in the awards gala, please contact Hayley Charlick.
For any questions regarding the shortlist and our research, please contact John Harrison.
Without further ado, the 2025 ITR Middle East finalists are...
Jurisdiction Awards
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Tax Firm of the YearAl Etihad Law FirmDeloitteHinka for Tax Solutions
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Indirect Tax Firm of the YearAndersenBaker McKenzieDLA Piper Middle EastHourani & PartnersWTS Dhruva ConsultantsTax Disputes Firm of the YearAl Tamimi & CoAndersenBaker McKenzieDeloitteHourani & PartnersTransfer Pricing Firm of the YearAlvarez & MarsalAndersenCrowe GlobalDeloitteEptalex - MEG Legal ServicesGrant ThorntonTax Firm of the YearAl Tamimi & CoAlvarez & MarsalBaker McKenzieDeloitteDLA Piper Middle EastHourani & PartnersWTS Dhruva Consultants
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Indirect Tax Firm of the YearAl Tamimi & CoBaker McKenzieDeloitteDLA PiperEptalexTax Disputes Firm of the YearAl Tamimi & CoBaker McKenzieDLA PiperTransfer Pricing Firm of the YearBaker McKenzieDeloitteDLA PiperTax Firm of the YearAl Tamimi & CoBaker McKenzieDeloitteDLA PiperEptalex
Individual Awards
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Indirect TaxAnkur Jain, MMJS ConsultingGurleen Sethi, AndersenMohamed El Baghdady, Habib Al Mulla and PartnersFernand Rutten, DeloitteNimish Goel, WTS Dhruva ConsultantsTax DisputesAnuj Kapoor, Grant ThorntonShiraz Khan, Al Tamimi & CoTina Hsieh, Baker McKenzieTon van Doremalen, DLA PiperZain Satardien, Hourani & PartnersTransfer PricingAashna Mulgaonkar, TransPrice Tax AdvisorsAlessandro Valente, Crowe Strategic ConsultingMithilesh Sai Sannareddy, SBC - Steadfast Business ConsultingNithya Srinivasan, VSTN ConsultancySahil Sharma, AndersenTaxAnurag Chaturvedi, AndersenChris Sioufi, EYBasel Arafe, DeloitteAunali Jaffer Merchant, MMJS ConsultingShiraz Khan, Al Tamimi & Co
Regional Awards
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AmerellerDP Taxation Consultancy CoSBC - Steadfast Business ConsultingVSTN Consultancy
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AndersenDeloitteEYPGP Tax ConsultancyWTS Dhruva Consultants
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Al Tamimi & CompanyAndersenBaker McKenzieDeloitteEptalex Law FirmHourani & PartnersWTS Dhruva Consultants
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EYMDDPDeloittePwC
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Al Tamimi & CompanyAlvarez & MarsalBaker McKenzieDeloitteHourani & Partners
Outstanding Achievement
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Each year we aim to recognise a leader in the tax profession who has found success and great achievements over a long career. The winner will be announced at the gala ceremony in October!
We extend our warmest congratulations to all the shortlisted nominees - your achievements and contributions truly stand out. We look forward to celebrating with you at the awards gala this October. A sincere thank you to every firm that participated in our 2025 research; your insights and engagement continue to shape the future of tax and transfer pricing.
