Watson Farley & Williams (“WFW”) has strengthens its Middle East ship finance practice with the relocation of Assets & Structured Finance partner Emily Widdrington from London to Dubai as of August 1, 2024. Widdrington has over...
Vinson & Elkins announced today that it has expanded its International Dispute Resolution practice in London with the addition of James Barratt, who joins as co-head of International Disputes – Europe alongside existing partner Louise Woods. Barratt brings...
King & Spalding has announced that Haifa Bahaian, former chief legal officer of the Saudi Venture Capital Company (SVC), has joined the firm as a partner. She joins the firm’s Real Estate and Funds practice group...
Global Advocacy and Legal Counsel has appointed Muhammad Bilal Ramzan as partner in the firm’s Muscat office. Ramzan, a licensed advocate of the High Courts of Pakistan, brings over seven years of expertise in corporate advisory,...
Trowers & Hamlins has further strengthened its Projects, Energy and Infrastructure (PE&I) team with the appointment of partner Brad Sandford. A senior finance lawyer, Sandford has 14 years’ experience advising the world’s leading financial institutions, export...
Following the launch of its Riyadh office last year, international law firm CMS has strengthened its presence in the region with the appointment of corporate partner Rizwan Osman as head of corporate in Saudi Arabia. Rizwan...
Clifford Chance has announced that it has appointed Lynn Ammar as a partner in its global M&A practice. Lynn will join Clifford Chance in September, operating out of the firm’s Abu Dhabi and Dubai offices. Ammar...
Al Tamimi & Company has further strengthened its capabilities by appointing two new partners in the UAE. Paul Taylor joins the firm with over 19 years of experience in the UAE and the Middle East and...
Addleshaw Goddard has announced the appointment of Rachel Hill as a partner in its regional employment practice. Her appointment quickly follows the arrival of Anna Zeitlin from PwC to develop a Fintech practice. A UK-qualified lawyer,...
CMS has strengthened its presence in Abu Dhabi by relocating partner Graham Conlon to its newly established office in the ADGM, thereby bolstering its offering in the region. Conlon is a prominent international M&A partner and...
