Morgan Lewis Clinches Prestigious Awards in Aviation and Finance

ABU DHABI, DUBAI, 1 October 2025: In an outstanding display of legal prowess, Morgan Lewis has once again been crowned Middle East & Africa Law Firm of the Year. This marks the third year running that the award has been bestowed upon the firm, according to Morgan Lewis. The accolades didn’t stop there, as Morgan Lewis also scooped up the Islamic Finance Deal of the Year award as part of the 2025 Airline Economics MEA Aviation 100 Awards in Dubai.

Recognizing Excellence: The Aviation 100 Awards

The Airline Economics MEA Aviation 100 Awards are a hallmark celebration within the aviation finance and leasing sectors across the Middle East and Africa. These awards identify and reward the industrious efforts of leading organizations, exceptional individuals, and groundbreaking transactions within the industry.

Pioneering in Islamic Finance

The Islamic Finance Deal of the Year award directly acknowledged Morgan Lewis’s exceptional advice on the notable flydubai-ADIB Islamic finance lease. This complex transaction involved two advanced Boeing B737 MAX-8 aircraft, further strengthening the firm’s reputation in delivering cutting-edge financial strategies.

Empowering Clients Through Expertise

Morgan Lewis exemplifies how pairing comprehensive financial and aviation sector insights with robust legal strategies can empower investors, lessors, and financiers. Their skillful guidance enables clients to nimbly navigate through economic uncertainties while seizing prosperous opportunities.

The continued recognition of Morgan Lewis underscores their commitment to unparalleled legal service in the aviation and finance domains. It highlights the firm’s influential role in shaping and supporting impactful financial decisions within turbulent global economic landscapes.

These accolades affirm Morgan Lewis’s unwavering dedication to excellence and innovation in legal advisories. Their strategic acumen remains a beacon for clients aiming to thrive despite the ever-evolving challenges in the aviation finance sector.