Al Tamimi & Company expands cross-border team with new partners and associates

Al Tamimi & Company has announced that Anton Konnov and Igor Gorchakov have joined the firm as partners. Anton and Igor join the firm with a team of associates bringing the total to four new additions.

This step further supports the firm’s strategic focus on expanding its transactional M&A, banking and contentious offerings. The partners bring an extensive track record of delivering high-value legal solutions across Corporate/M&A, banking, and cross-border disputes (particularly for international financial services clients). Their Magic Circle experience positions them to handle complex, multi-jurisdictional matters for a diverse global client base.

Anton Konnov is qualified in England & Wales, New York, and Russia. He previously served as the Managing Partner of A&O Shearman’s Moscow office and has led teams on major international transactions across a wide range of sectors. His practice spans corporate law, regulatory advisory, and cross-border M&A, and he brings extensive experience in law firm leadership and international business operations.

Igor Gorchakov is dual-qualified in England & Wales and Russia and holds full rights of audience before the DIFC Courts in Dubai. He specializes in dispute resolution and banking matters, including international arbitration, cross-border litigation, and financial regulatory compliance. Igor has represented leading financial institutions and corporates across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

Jody Waugh, managing partner of Al Tamimi & Company commented, “We are delighted to welcome Anton and Igor to the firm. Their experience, depth of expertise, and international credentials will enhance our capabilities and enable us to support our clients across borders.”

Konnov said, “Al Tamimi & Company has developed an outstanding transactional M&A track record across the region, built on strong foundations and deep local roots in each of its markets. I am excited to join and work alongside its impressive bench of talent delivering best in class services across a range of sectors.”

Gorchakov added, “It’s an exciting period to be joining Al Tamimi & Company. The firm’s Dispute Resolution and Banking & Finance practices are highly regarded across the Middle East and command an unparalleled understanding of the region’s legal landscape.”