United Advocates receives recognition from Burj CEO Awards 2025
8th edition returned to Dubai to celebrate pioneers in international business
24 November 2025, Dubai, UAE: The 8th Edition of the Burj CEO Awards returned to Dubai for 2025 to celebrate the global leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs shaping tomorrow’s business landscape. Organized by CEO Clubs Network, this year’s ceremony was staged under the theme ‘Leading the Future: Innovation in Action’, spotlighting the vision, creativity, and transformative leadership of the evening’s award winners.
Recognized globally as the ‘Oscars of the business world,’ the Burj CEO Awards once again honored pioneering leaders across a diverse range of sectors. Since its inception in Washington, D.C. in 2016, the awards have travelled across the globe, from London in 2017 to Istanbul in 2024, celebrating over 400 leaders to date and serving as an influential platform for connection, partnership, and innovation.
United Advocates Honored as Best Law Firm of the Year
United Advocates proudly received the esteemed Best Law Firm of the Year Award, a distinguished honor that celebrates the firm’s exceptional performance, client-focused service excellence, strategic leadership, and influential contribution to the legal industry in the UAE and beyond.

This recognition reflects United Advocates’ unwavering dedication to advancing legal excellence, delivering sophisticated legal solutions, and defending the interests and rights of its clients with integrity, precision, and determination. With a reputation for excellence across dispute resolution, corporate advisory, commercial litigation, arbitration and international legal matters, United Advocates continues to stand as a trusted partner to individuals, corporations, and institutions across the region.

United Advocates’ success is rooted in the belief that every case matters and every client deserves a tailored strategy backed by meticulous preparation, legal expertise, and a relentless commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes. The award reinforces the firm’s position as a leader in legal innovation, advocacy, and international legal practice.

Reflecting on this year’s event, Dr. Tariq A. Nizami, Founder & CEO of CEO Clubs Network, remarked that the 2025 theme represented a crucial moment for the global business community. He said:
“Our mission goes beyond building a trusted community; we are committed to celebrating the success of global leaders. Their exceptional leadership and excellence merit dedicated recognition. Through meaningful gatherings and shared inspiration, we drive positive change and lasting impact together.”
The Burj CEO Awards presentation marked the ceremonial conclusion of the four-day event that brought delegates together in a series of keynotes, panel discussions and fireside chats, alongside an exhibition of cutting-edge technology and business models.
Managing Partner Sarah Dong said,
“The true strength of this celebration lies in the meaningful connections it creates. Each year, leaders from around the world come together to celebrate success and spark new partnerships, exchange ideas, and explore future collaborations.”