MRA Search strengthens international footprint with Dubai debut

MRA Search, the international legal search business, has announced the launch of its Middle East desk. Jonathan Pryke will be heading up MRA Search’s new Dubai office, thereby marking the firm’s continued global expansion.

The move comes in response to growing demand from clients in the United Arab Emirates and across the wider Middle East, coupled with the region’s impressive growth in legal talent and its emergence as a hub for international business. The Dubai office represents the next logical step in MRA Search’s strategic vision to provide clients and candidates with on-the-ground expertise in key global markets.

A former lawyer himself, Pryke has been based in Dubai for the past 8 years and has extensive experience working on both partner and associate mandates with leading US, Magic Circle and International firms.

Speaking on the addition and launch of MRA Middle East, Pryke stated, “I am thrilled to take on this exciting opportunity to lead MRA’s Dubai office. The Middle East is a dynamic and fast-growing market, and I look forward to working closely with clients and partners to support their talent needs while cementing MRA’s global presence in the region.”

This office launch signifies a further intention of global expansion for MRA Search, alongside a recently opened office in Melbourne last year, and the company’s existing offices in Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, London, Melbourne, Milan, New York and Singapore.