LECLAIR TEAM ESTABLISHES GULF FOOTPRINT WITH DUBAI OFFICE OPENING
Leclair Team, a Geneva-based market entry consultancy, will open its first international office in the Dubai International Financial Centre in January 2027. The expansion reflects mounting client demand for advisory services across technology, environmental social and governance (ESG), real estate, and green energy sectors in the Gulf region.
The decision to establish a Dubai presence comes as the DIFC has experienced substantial growth. In the first half of 2026, the financial centre saw a 30 percent year-on-year increase in active registered companies, bringing the total to more than 10,000 firms. The DIFC’s independent regulatory framework and its position as a regional business hub made it the logical choice for Leclair Team’s geographic expansion.
Leclair Team provides market entry strategy, go-to-market development, commercial analysis, and implementation support to organizations seeking to enter new markets or develop expansion strategies. The firm has observed a significant uptick in client mandates centered on the Gulf region, particularly those involving ESG initiatives and green energy projects.
This trend aligns with broader regional investment patterns. Governments across the Gulf Cooperation Council are directing an estimated USD 15 billion annually toward renewable energy capacity. The UAE specifically is projected to see a compound annual growth rate of 24.12 percent in ESG investing between 2026 and 2033.
The Dubai office will function as an integrated extension of Leclair Team’s Geneva operations. Consultants will work across both locations based on individual client mandate requirements, allowing the firm to combine its established expertise with proximity to Gulf market sources and local networks.
Peter Sederis, a partner at Leclair Team, explained the strategic rationale. “Our approach remains the same, regardless of where our office is located. We believe that a market opportunity must be supported by evidence before being included in a client’s plan. The difference now is our ability to gather that evidence closer to its source and maintain a close relationship with local experts as we engage with the Gulf market.”
The Dubai team will support clients across market selection, entry route assessment, commercial feasibility review, and expansion planning, with a focus on the technology, ESG, real estate, and green energy sectors throughout the Middle East.
By establishing a permanent presence in Dubai, the firm positions itself to serve clients more effectively as they navigate market entry and expansion decisions. The region’s commitment to renewable energy transition and ESG-focused investment creates sustained demand for evidence-based market analysis, and the question going forward is how quickly that demand will outpace the capacity of firms now racing to meet it.