Gibson Dunn’s Sameera Kimatrai promoted to partner

Gibson Dunn has elected 42 lawyers to its partnership, effective January 1, 2026, the largest partner class in the firm’s history. The promotions reflect continued growth driven by expanding client demand across key markets and practices.

“Each member of this incredibly talented group of lawyers does remarkable work on behalf of our clients and makes extraordinary contributions to our firm’s community,” said Barbara Becker, chair and managing partner of Gibson Dunn. “We are thrilled to welcome them to our partnership.”

The newly promoted partners span 16 offices across the firm’s integrated global platform. 26 per cent of the class is based in London, marking the largest partner promotion group ever in that office. Additionally, 40 per cent of the class is located outside the U.S. significantly exceeding prior years, underscoring the firm’s strength and continued investment in both domestic and international markets.

Sameera Kimatrai of the Fintech and Digital Assets practice has been promoted to partner in Dubai. She focuses her practice on the regulation of financial services, fintech and digital assets, and has experience advising governments, regulators, and financial institutions on complex regulatory issues across the Middle East. She received her law degree from the University of Law in 2013, after completing her undergraduate studies at the University of Cambridge in 2011.