LOD announces new country manager for UAE

Lawyers on Demand, a Consilio company (LOD), has annonced the appointment of Mark Dodd as the new UAE country manager. Dodd has been an integral part of the LOD business since early 2019 and currently leads LOD’s Global Insights Centre of Excellence.

With over a decade of legal industry experience, Dodd has an in-depth understanding of the LOD business and how alternative legal service providers can unlock remarkable value for law departments.

Leveraging his deep insights and market acumen, he is positioned to play a pivotal role in creating growth opportunities and enhancing client and lawyer engagement throughout the Middle East region.

Before joining LOD, Dodd was a lawyer at Corrs Chambers Westgarth in Perth and worked for LexisNexis in London. Dodd will officially commence his new role on February 1, 2024.

Brett Menadue, LOD’s managing director for Asia and Middle East, commented, “We are very excited to have Mark take the helm in the UAE. Mark’s strong business insight, combined with his legal expertise, positions him as a highly capable leader for this role. With Mark’s passion for fostering empathetic client and lawyer relationships, he is well placed to meet the growing demand for ALSPs within the region.”

Dodd said, “I’m thrilled to take up this role in the UAE. It’s such an exciting and dynamic region. I can’t wait to build upon our strong reputation in the region. My priority will be to deliver customer-centric services to our fantastic client base and to ensure our brilliant lawyers are supported and thriving in our market-leading business model.”