Eversheds Sutherland announces Middle East partner promotions

Eversheds Sutherland (International) has announced that it has made 25 partner promotions with effect from May 1, 2026. 40 per cent of Eversheds Sutherland’s new partners are female.

The latest round of promotions includes four Middle East-based lawyers, underlining the firm’s ongoing investment in the region. Those promoted are Adite Aloke, Corporate (Dubai), Faris Al-Louzi (Corporate, Riyadh), Mostafa Ihab (Commercial Dispute Resolution, Riyadh), and Emma George (Real Estate, Dubai).

Keith Froud, chief executive, Eversheds Sutherland (International) commented, “Our newly promoted partners exemplify exceptional talent, deep client commitment and market-leading capability. Together, they reinforce our position as a firm that is powerful globally, strong locally, delivering seamless support to clients wherever they operate. My congratulations go to our 2026 cohort on this well-earned achievement for their outstanding contribution to our clients and our firm.”

Tawfiq Tabba, managing partner, Middle East, Eversheds Sutherland, commented, “Congratulations to Faris, Emma, Adite and Mostafa on their promotions to partner. All four are highly regarded by clients and colleagues, and their progression further strengthens our offering in two of the Middle East’s most important markets. Together, their promotions not only recognise their contribution to our clients and the depth of talent we continue to build across the region, but also reinforces the importance we place on developing exceptional lawyers who will continue to help shape the firm’s future in the Middle East.”

In the photograph (L-R): Emma George, Adite Aloke, Faris Al-Louzi and Mostafa Ihab.