Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has promoted 25 of its staff to its partnership, boosting its sector-focused professional services capabilities. Taking effect as of 1 May, the firm’s new partners are based across the firm’s network, with five promoted in the Asia Pacific region, six across EMEA and 14 in the UK. The new promotions bring the total number of partners to 480. A range of sectors and disciplines have welcomed new partners, including international arbitration, which has added four to its ranks. The Technology, Science and Industry sector has also gained four new partners. In addition, Pinsent Masons has promoted two new partners in the firm’s professional services practice group Vario and a partner in its Equality Law group. “I am incredibly proud of all of our new partners taking the next step in their careers as we recognise the tremendous talent that will help shape the future of our business,” said Andrew Masraf, senior partner at Pinsent Masons. Pinsent Masons Promotes 25 to Partnership Linklaters has announced that Christian Saunders has joined the firm as a senior consultant in its Middle East Banking practice. Saunders has over 20 years of experience advising creditors, corporates and other stakeholders on all aspects of market leading financing transactions and restructurings. Saunders is widely recognised as a market-leading banking and restructuring lawyer in the Middle East. He was a partner with Allen & Overy (A&O) in the UAE for over 14 years prior to his retirement in 2021. As the former head of A&O’s Middle East Banking practice, Saunders was instrumental in building their regional practice. “We are excited to welcome Christian on board,” said Kieran Zaman, Linklaters’ Head of Banking for the Middle East. “Over the course of his long career, Christian has built a strong reputation in the Middle East for advising on new loans and debt restructuring in all sectors and product areas. “I am confident that his skills and insights will boost our already wellestablished Middle East Banking practice and his collaborative spirit will inspire our next generation of lawyers.” Linklaters Adds New Senior Consultant to Middle East Banking Practice EMEA Pinsent Masons Dubai, United Arab Emirates Linklaters LAWYER MOVES 11
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