Joseph promoted to partner

Stephenson Harwood Middle East has appointed Nijoe Joseph as a partner in its banking and finance practice. He joined the firm in 2013 from a prominent US practice and leads the banking and finance practice in the UAE and Middle East.

Joseph specialises in asset and trade finance, focusing on transactions in the aviation and shipping sectors, including ports and infrastructure projects. He is qualified in both India and UAE and has extensive experience with finance, corporate, commercial and transportation transaction projects in India.

Rovine Chandrasekera, Stephenson Harwood Middle East's managing partner, commented, "We are delighted to welcome Nijoe to the partnership and would like to congratulate him on reaching this milestone in his career. Nijoe's deep understanding of his clients, markets and his expertise strengthens our banking and finance expertise across the Middle East and will undoubtedly boost our client offering. Since the Dubai office's launch, we have undertaken an increased amount of finance, corporate, marine and litigation work. I have no doubt that under Nijoe's leadership, the Dubai finance practice will continue to grow and lead the firm to further success."

Joseph commented, "I am really excited to join the Stephenson Harwood Middle East partnership. We are undertaking some really exciting and sophisticated work across the Middle East and I am eager to work with the team to build strength in the finance practice where our clients need support.”