Harneys hires new partner to strengthen Dubai litigation and insolvency practice

Harneys has strengthened its Litigation & Insolvency practice with the appointment of Sabrina Devenish as a partner in its Dubai office.

Devenish has over a decade of expertise in cross-border litigation, advising both private and sovereign clients on complex, high-profile disputes. Her focus is on shareholder disputes, private wealth disputes, and disputes involving family offices and ultra-high-net-worth individuals across various industries and sectors. Before joining Harneys, Devenish was part of the International Dispute Resolution practice at two of the largest law firms in the Middle East (international and national), where she focussed on the firms’ Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Riyadh offices.

Ian Mann, Dubai managing partner at Harneys, commented, “We are delighted to welcome Sabrina to our Dubai team. Her extensive experience handling complex, high-profile disputes for both private and sovereign clients, combined with her unique commercial perspective gained from her earlier career at a private equity firm, makes her an invaluable addition to our offering. Sabrina’s deep expertise in shareholder disputes and private wealth matters will significantly enhance our ability to serve our clients across the Middle East.”

Devenish’s appointment comes on the heels of the firm’s December 2025 launch of its Dubai office, a significant milestone in its global expansion. It also follows the recent appointments of Ilona Groark, Ben McCosker, and Wei Lee Lim as partners in the firm’s growing Dispute Resolution team.