Grant Thornton

The international professional services firm is active in the tax legal market with offices across three cities: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah. The tax practice consists of more than 21 practitioners, which the direct tax division offers international tax and transactional tax services, whereas the indirect tax team focuses on VAT, customs and excise. The team has gained experience in the hospitality sector due to the number of its clients active in this space. Tax partner Steve Kitching and Steven Ireland are the key figures leading the team.