Andrew Mackenzie Bio

Secretary

Vice-Chair, Legal Affairs Committee
AmCham Abu Dhabi

Partner and Regional Head of Litigation, Arbitration & Regulatory (Middle East)
DLA Piper

Andrew Mackenzie is a Partner and Regional Head of Litigation, Arbitration & Regulatory (Middle East) at DLA Piper, based in the UAE.

Andrew has lived and worked in the UAE for over 16 years and advises multinational companies, investors, financial institutions, government-related entities and family businesses on complex disputes, regulatory risk and cross-border business issues across the Middle East. His work regularly involves helping international businesses navigate the commercial, legal and cultural dynamics of operating in the UAE and wider Gulf region.

Andrew serves as Vice Chair of the Legal Affairs Committee (LAC) for AmCham Abu Dhabi, where he supports dialogue on legal, regulatory and policy issues affecting the business community. He is an active supporter of the U.S.–UAE business relationship and has worked closely with U.S. companies, investors and professional networks seeking to understand and access opportunities across the Gulf.