The ITR Middle East Awards is returning to Dubai for its second year. We are thrilled to be showcasing the region's dynamic tax accomplishments with highlight market coverage across the region.
Once again our 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 Women in Tax Leaders Hall of Fame for the region.
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 8, 2026, at the Address Sky View 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 ITR's Head of Research, John Harrison.
Without further ado, the 2026 ITR Middle East finalists are...
Jurisdiction Awards
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Tax Firm of the YearAlvarez & MarsalDeloitteDLA PiperMMJS ConsultingPwC
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Tax Firm of the YearDeloitteDLA PiperPwC
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Tax Firm of the YearEptalexHourani and Partners
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Tax Firm of the YearAl Tamimi & CompanyAndersenHourani and PartnersPwC
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Indirect Tax Firm of the YearAndersenAlvarez & MarsalDLA PiperHourani and PartnersPwCTax Disputes Firm of the YearAl Tamimi & CompanyClyde & CoDeloitteDhruva ConsultantsPwCTransfer Pricing Firm of the YearAlvarez & MarsalAndersenDeloittePwCSBC Tax ConsultingVSTN ConsultancyTax Firm of the YearAl Tamimi & CoAndersenBaker McKenzieDeloitteDhruva ConsultantsPwC
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Tax Firm of the YearAmereller TaxEtihad Law FirmHinka Tax Solutions
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Tax Firm of the YearDeloitteDLA PiperMMJS ConsultingPwC
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Tax Firm of the YearAndersenDeloitteDLA PiperMMJS Consulting
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Indirect Tax Firm of the YearAl Tamimi & CompanyAlvarez & MarsalDLA PiperEptalexMMJS ConsultingTax Disputes Firm of the YearAl Tamimi & CompanyBaker McKenzieDeloitteMMJS ConsultingPwCTransfer Pricing Firm of the YearAl Tamimi & CompanyAndersenDeloitteMMJS ConsultingPwCTax Firm of the YearAl Tamimi & CoAlvarez & MarsalBaker McKenzieDeloitteEptalexPwC
Individual Awards
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Indirect TaxCarlos Garcia, PwCGurleen Sethi, AndersenJustin Whitehouse, Alvarez & MarsalNimish Goel, Dhruva ConsultantsTina Hsieh, Baker McKenzieTax DisputesAamir Majeed, DeloitteAunali Merchant, MMJS ConsultingMaher El Awar, PwCNishit Parikh, NexdigmUjjwal Kumar Pawra, Dhruva ConsultantsTransfer PricingMalcolm Manekshaw, Alvarez & MarsalMohamed Serokh, DeloitteRamy Torbey, EptalexSahil Sharma, AndersenSteven Cawdron, PwCTaxBarbara Schwartz, AtozKhaled Ali, AndersenRakesh Nair, CroweShiraz Khan, Al Tamimi & CoTon van Doremalen, DLA PiperVishal Sharma, Alvarez & MarsalZain Satardien, Hourani and Partners
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Indirect TaxAhmed Albatati, MMJS ConsultingAnuj Bhasin, Al Tamimi & CoJenan Alasheeri, PwCJinky Balita, Baker TillyYasmeen Bader, Baker McKenzieTax DisputesAnam Salim Digankar, Andersen (UAE)Jad Khazal, Al Tamimi & CoLiam Thomas, Clyde & CoMirna Karam, Andersen (Egypt)Sarah Al Ansari, DeloitteTransfer PricingAlessandro Valente, CroweAhmed Mirza Naveed, PwC (Saudi Arabia)Ahmet Celiktas, PwC (United Arab Emirates)Akankshi Bhatia, Dhruva ConsultantsTaxAakriti Sharma, Hourani and PartnersKarl Touma, EptalexDave Redulla, Baker TillyRicha Soni, Crowe
Regional Awards
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AX LawGibson Dunn & CrutcherKirkland & EllisPGP Tax & LegalPinsent Masons
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Al Tamimi & CoAndersenBaker McKenzieClyde & CoDLA PiperPwCSBC Tax Consulting
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Al Tamimi & CoAndersenDeloitteEY
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Al Tamimi & CoBaker McKenzieCrowe Mak Strategic ConsultingPGP Tax & LegalWhite Square
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Al Tamimi & CoBadri & Salim El MeouchiBijjani AdvocatesGreenberg Traurig
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DeloitteHourani and PartnersNexdigmPwCVSTN Consultancy
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AJMS GlobalAKM GlobalDLA PiperSBC Tax Consulting
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Al Tamimi & CoDeloittePwCSimmons & SimmonsTrowers & Hamlins
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AndersenDeloitteEptalexPwCSBC Tax Consulting
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AKM GlobalAndersenDeloitteDLA PiperMMJS ConsultingPwCSBC Tax Consulting
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DeloitteGTPN - Global Transfer Pricing NetworkPwCSBC Tax ConsultingVSTN Consultancy
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AndersenDeloitteDLA PiperEptalexHourani and PartnersPwC
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Amereller TaxDeloitteDhruva ConsultantsMMJS ConsultingPwCSBC Tax ConsultingSWTenet
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AndersenBaOneDeloitteEptalexEtihad Law FirmMMJS ConsultingPwC
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Al Tamimi & CoAMRG GlobalAndersenBahaa Eldin Law office in cooperation with BonelliEredeDhruva ConsultantsDLA PiperPwC
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Al Tamimi & CoAndersenDeloitteDhruva ConsultantsMMJS ConsultingPwCSBC Tax Consulting
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AndersenDeloitteGTPN - Global Transfer Pricing NetworkPwCTransPrice GDT Tax AdvisorsVSTN Consultancy
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Al Tamimi & CoAndersenDeloitteDLA PiperHourani and PartnersPwCSBC Tax Consulting
In-House
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AmazonMajid Al FuttaimMarsSaabUber
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DP WorldImtiaz DevelopmentsMajid Al FuttaimTanseeq Investment GroupUber
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Melvin Coster, SaabNitin Agarwal, Majid Al FuttaimRavichandra Mallela, Imtiaz DevelopmentsTarek Addi, AmazonZohair Amjoud, Mars
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Harsh Kedia, United Arab BankHimanshu Tanna, Imtiaz DevelopmentsMahrukh Bilal, Majid Al FuttaimMittal Soni, Crescent PetroleumNikita Khanna, Brookfield Asset ManagementPrateek Bothra, Gulf Islamic InvestmentsRohit Kejriwal, SOBHA
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The Rising Star will be announced at the gala!
Women in Tax Leader Hall of Fame
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Each year we aim to induct a woman 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!
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 research; your insights and engagement continue to shape the future of tax and transfer pricing.
