Partner promotions at Simmons & Simmons Dubai
David McDonald & Adam Wolstenholme
Simmons & Simmons has announced the promotion of Adam Wolstenholme and David McDonald to partners in its Dubai office, effective as of May 1, 2024. These appointments underscore the firm’s commitment to nurturing talent and reinforcing its leadership position in its core sectors.
Adam Wolstenholme now assumes the role of partner in the Financial Markets team. With his extensive experience and dedication to client service, Wolstenholme has been instrumental in advising clients on complex international, cross-border financial services regulatory and financial crime matters. Expressing his enthusiasm for his new role, Adam Wolstenholme stated, “I am honoured to join the partnership at Simmons & Simmons and am grateful for the support provided to me by both the partnership team in Dubai and the wider Simmons’ network. I am excited to continue to build the practice and look forward to collaborating with clients both in the region and internationally during this period of exciting growth and development in the Middle East.”
David McDonald, who has successfully led the firm’s Middle East Employment Practice has been promoted to partner. He will continue to spearhead the firm’s successful regional Employment practice which he has enjoyed building and for which he is highly respected. McDonald’s decade of regional experience has garnered him a reputation as a leading authority in employment law, particularly within the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Qatar markets. His vast knowledge and understanding of the developing legal landscape and his adeptness in navigating the complexities of the employment laws have made him a trusted and highly valued advisor to clients across the firm’s key sectors (Asset Management and Investment Funds, Financial Institutions, Healthcare and Life Sciences and Telecoms, Media and Technology).
David McDonald remarked, “I am delighted to accept promotion to the partnership and continue to lead the Employment practice in the Middle East. First and foremost, I would like to thank my clients for choosing me as their legal counsel for their most complex employment matters. I am also extremely grateful to my team, colleagues and mentors who have supported me on this journey and throughout my career. Their advice and encouragement has been invaluable. It is a privilege to work alongside so many talented lawyers. I am looking forward to continuing this journey and contributing to the growth and success of Simmons & Simmons in the region.”
Muneer Khan, partner and regional head of Simmons & Simmons, commented, ” I am very happy to congratulate both Adam and David on their well-deserved promotions to partner. Both have consistently demonstrated exceptional legal expertise and a dedication to client service in their respective fields. Their promotions reflect our firm’s commitment to nurturing talent and continued investment in our people in the Middle East. I have no doubt that they will both continue to contribute significantly to the success and growth of our firm in the years to come.
