Clyde & Co expands Energy, Marine and Natural Resources practice in the MEA region

Clyde & Co has announced the relocation of partner David Leckie from London to Dubai to further strengthen the firm’s global Energy, Marine & Natural Resources practice in the Middle East and Africa (MEA). Leckie will be based in the firm’s Dubai office and support clients across the region.

Leckie has been working in the global energy sector for three decades and is widely recognised as a leading practitioner in the sector. He has a wealth of experience representing clients in a wide range of international energy disputes. He also has significant experience in energy transition and the renewables sector. Leckie’s extensive energy expertise bolsters Clyde & Co’s MEA team, which has been building in-depth energy, maritime, infrastructure and projects market knowledge and expertise for over 30 years.

Leckie will work closely with legal director Leonard Soudagar, an international arbitration and litigation lawyer who represents clients in a wide range of sectors, including energy and natural resources, marine, international trade and commodities.

Susie Abdel-Nabi, partner and head of dispute resolution, MEA, commented, “We have been working alongside clients in the energy sector in the Middle East and Africa for over three decades, and the opportunities for businesses keep on evolving. David’s relocation is our response to this evolving landscape, and I have no doubt his extensive experience will be invaluable to clients here. We very much look forward to welcoming David.”

David Leckie commented, “At Clyde & Co we seek to support clients wherever they need us. I have represented clients in the Middle East and Africa for many years and I look forward to working even more closely with clients on-the-ground in the region as part of our globally integrated team and supporting the great work that my colleagues are undertaking.”