Being resident in the UAE since 2008, Chris Williams uses his keen understanding of the region to guide his leadership of Bracewell’s Dubai office, as well as his own active corporate practice. Chris has particular experience in advising on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, complex commercial contracts and corporate advisory work, as well as experience advising on labour and employment matters (contentious and non-contentious), and managing litigation disputes in the UAE. 

His practice includes acting for manufacturers, energy companies, defence contractors, media and entertainment companies, IT and software companies, recruitment businesses and professional services companies including law firms and accountants.

Chris is a Band 1 ranked lawyer by Chambers Global 2025 for Commercial Contacts in the UAE.  Chambers Global 2025, noted that Chris is: "a brilliant lawyer and a pleasure to work with” and “responsive and practical. He is able to spot issues and he addresses key items quickly."