CMS, Eversheds Sutherland, Clyde & Co and DLA Piper are among the firms competing to be named International Law Firm of the Year at the Middle East Legal Awards.

Completing the line-up in this flagship category at the awards – which are jointly hosted by Legal Week and the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Middle East Chapter – are Baker McKenzie, BonelliErede, Dentons, Pinsent Masons and PwC Legal Middle East.