Movers & Shakers

Movers & Shakers

Partner promotions at Kennedys’ Dubai office

Kennedys  has appointed three new partners in Dubai as part of its annual round of promotions. Reem Bangina, Mehdi Seadon and Rishi Sengupta are among 17 promoted globally – nine women and eight men – and...

Partner promotions at Simmons & Simmons Dubai

Simmons & Simmons has announced the promotion of Adam Wolstenholme and David McDonald to partners in its Dubai office, effective as of May 1, 2024. These appointments underscore the firm’s commitment to nurturing talent and reinforcing...

A&O Shearman announce first partner promotions

Allen & Overy (A&O) and Shearman & Sterling (Shearman) announced the first partner promotions for the combined firm, A&O Shearman. A total of 40 partners have been elected to the partnership by their current respective firms....

Vinson & Elkins expands corporate practice

Vinson & Elkins announced  that it has hired Bader Thabti as counsel in the energy transactions and projects group of the corporate team in London. Thabti’s practice focuses on the development, structuring, financing and restructuring of complex...

WFW welcomes four new partners in Dubai

Watson Farley & Williams has announced a major expansion of its Dubai office with the arrival of new partners Natalie Jensen, Rita Al Semaani Jansen, Khalid Hamed and Alastair Holland, along with a team comprising a...

Baker McKenzie strengthens transactional practice in Abu Dhabi

Baker McKenzie, has announced the relocation of leading funds partner, James Burdett, from London to Abu Dhabi. This strategic move underscores the firm’s commitment to further expanding and strengthening its transactional practice group within the Middle...

Promotions at Uppercase Legal Advisory

Uppercase Legal Advisory DMCC announced the promotion of three key executives to expand and strengthen its footprint in UAE. The firm launched its operations in UAE in December 2023 through a press conference in Dubai and...

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