Clyde & Co is described by its peers as a first class firm that has continued to dominate the market. "Clyde & Co is definitely Tier one in terms of the level of service it provides to its clients," says one peer. The firm has been involved in the protection of IP rights across the Middle East for over 20 years, across industries including petrochemical, pharmaceutical, FMCG, retail, hospitality and telecommunications. Active areas of IP work include protection and exploitation of patents, trade marks, copyright, designs and domain names. The firm has been active across a range of deals over the past 12 months and has represented clients including Dubai Holding Group, Lacoste and Pearl Dubai.