DLA Piper announces the promotion of energy and infrastructure lawyer Adam Haque

DLA Piper has announced the promotion of Adam Haque to its partnership. The promotion takes the firm’s Middle East partner headcount to 29, with Haque amongst 74 lawyers to have been promoted to DLA Piper’s partnership globally.

Based in the Dubai office and a key member of the broader finance, projects and restructuring team, Haque has over seven years’ experience in the region where he advises governments and developers, as well as both local and international lenders on many ‘first-of-its-kind’ utility and infrastructure projects. Haque has been a key contributor to the growth of the renewables sector in the region and is currently leading strategic mandates to deliver efficiency and sustainability in the region’s water sector.

Commenting on the promotion, regional managing partner, Middle East and Africa, Peter Somekh, said, “Adam is a talented lawyer and a key member of our Middle East team. His enthusiasm, high quality legal advice and excellent service to our clients embodies the firm’s values. Adam has spent a substantial part of his career with DLA Piper and has helped grow our regional offering, particularly in the increasingly important renewable energy space. I am delighted to welcome Adam to our partnership.”

Adam Haque commented, “I am honoured to have been promoted to the DLA Piper partnership. Working with a market leading projects team in the evolving utilities sector has provided me with the opportunity to learn from experienced lawyers and clients both across the Middle East and internationally. I am proud to be part of a diverse team that is at the forefront of significant projects which are shaping the region’s exciting approach to renewable energy and sustainable development.”