Melissa Murray is a Partner at Bird & Bird, specializing in intellectual property, commercial, corporate, and general litigation matters across the UAE and the wider Middle East region. Her expertise covers a broad range of sectors, including IT, IP, trademark protection, franchising, commercial licensing of intellectual property, media, healthcare, consumer protection, and regulatory issues. She is particularly known for her specialization in franchising, distribution, and supply agreements, having represented some of the world's largest brands in licensing their intellectual property within the Middle East.

In addition to her practice, she is an active member of several professional organizations, including INTA, the American Bar Association, and various UAE, UK, USA, and Australian business associations. She is also a member of the Franchising Committee of the International Bar Association. She is a sought-after speaker at events throughout the GCC, where she shares her insights on IP and franchising matters.