Dentons has hired energy specialist Jonathan Nash as a partner at its Abu Dhabi office from Vinson & Elkins, where he was managing partner of its Abu Dhabi office.

Nash, who has been based in the Middle East since 2007 and has practised in the region since the late 1990s, focuses on international project finance and development transactions in the energy, water, transportation and infrastructure sectors. He has experience of advising all project participants, including credit providers, underwriters, advisors, sponsors, project joint ventures, insurers, contractors, government agencies, ECAs and multilateral institutions.

“Dentons maintains its reputation as a global leader in energy, and this hire comes at a time when we continue to see robust project activity throughout the Middle East,” said Michael Kerr, managing partner for Dentons in the Middle East, in a statement. “Jon has a well-established practice in the region, and a first-rate skill set, and his arrival will ensure we stay ahead in this fast-evolving market. We are delighted to welcome him to the firm."

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