This remains an active confidential search at partner level. The requirement is re-confirmed each cycle with the client, and the detail below reflects the current brief.

Senior hire to lead and expand an established energy and environmental practice in Dubai. The role will combine transactional, regulatory and project-advisory work across the energy and environmental sectors in the region.

Ideal for a partner who can originate mandates, manage cross‑border teams and work with commercial and regulatory stakeholders on complex energy, infrastructure and environmental matters.

Proven partner-level experience in energy and environmental matters, with a strong transactional and project focus
Track record of business development and client origination in the Middle East market
Admitted or qualified to practise in a common law jurisdiction; ability to work in Dubai/UAE jurisdictional context
Demonstrated experience managing senior teams and cross-border matters
Portable book of business of £500k+ (GBP)

If the fit is not obvious on paper, a conversation is still worth having — partner briefs move with the candidate.

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