Herbert Smith (a leading law firm) approached Woods Bagot emphasising that their first office to open in the Middle East had to make an impact on the market. The competition for clients and attraction of staff was a key factor in the creation of this new workplace, located in the Dubai International Finance Centre Gate Village precinct - a premium location in downtown Dubai.

Multicultural design elements are reflected in the materials and layouts and there are ablutions and prayer rooms, complimented by corporate work spaces.