Clyde & Co has promoted 17 lawyers from its four Middle East offices to positions as legal directors and senior associates. A majority of the promotions are from the construction, corporate and banking practices – which were the most affected sectors in the regional financial crisis.

Dubai-based construction partner Mark Blanksby said the appointments are part of the firm’s regional plan.  “The number of appointments across each of our regional offices is particularly pleasing this year.  They [reflect] continued investment in the Middle East's regional markets,” he said.

The firm has promoted three lawyers in Dubai and one in Doha to the role of legal director, with thirteen others elevated to senior associate positions, mostly in Dubai.

Legal directors - Dubai
Richard Bell, dispute resolution
Stephen Kelly, real estate/strata law
David Moore – IP

Legal director - Doha
Laura Warren, construction

Senior associates - Dubai
Nassif Boumalhab, dispute resolution
Prarthna Chaddha, corporate
Will Grinter, real estate
Vera Guedes, commercial/aviation
Keith Hutchison, marine/dispute resolution
Lee Keane, corporate
Jerome Martin, construction
Amy Munro, construction
Jill Nelson, banking & finance

Senior associates – Abu Dhabi
Emma O'Brien, construction
Alfred Thornton, dispute resolution
Leo Zentner, corporate
Senior associates - Riyadh
Michael Chong, corporate/finance