Global law firm Ashurst has appointed Clint Dempsey as partner in the Global Loans practice, based in Dubai, further expanding the firm's banking and finance offering in the Middle East.
With over 12 years of experience in the UAE, Clint is a recognised expert in the financial services sector. His practice covers all aspects of banking and finance, including trade finance, real estate and development finance, Islamic finance, acquisition finance, project finance and asset-based lending. He acts for a range of international and Middle East financial institutions, as well as advising corporate borrowers. Clint has substantial experience particularly in the financing of real estate and hotel projects and acts on financial services regulatory matters.
"Clint is a highly regarded practitioner, and we are very pleased to welcome him to our global practice", said, Mark Edwards, Head of Global Loans (UK/US/ME) at Ashurst. "His wide-ranging background in banking and finance, coupled with his financial regulatory experience and sectoral focus, perfectly complements our existing strong capabilities. Clint has a deep understanding of the UAE banking market which will be invaluable as we continue to expand our footprint in the Middle East. We are confident he will play a key role in our continued success in the region."
Middle East Managing Partner David Charlier commented: "The Middle East market is experiencing significant growth and diversification, particularly in the banking and finance sectors. Clint's extensive experience and deep-rooted relationships in the region will be a great asset to our team and hugely beneficial for clients."
Clint added that he looks forward to joining the firm and being part of such a high quality team: "Ashurst's longstanding reputation in the region and growing profile in banking and finance across the Middle East market is impressive. I am looking forward to working with the global team to serve new and existing clients and continue growing Ashurst's footprint in the Middle East."
David Charlier continued, "We are delighted to be welcoming Clint to the partnership as we advance our ambitious growth strategy across the Middle East. This follows the addition of partners Maha Osman and Vasi Papadopoulos (both Corporate) in Dubai, and in Riyadh the relocations of Martyn Rogers (Banking), Tammam Kaissi (Disputes) and Adam Skibsted (Projects), as well as the arrival of Raheel Butt (Regulatory) and Leonid Stoliarski (Corporate/ECM). Their appointments underscore our continued investment in our Middle East offering, providing a truly cohesive and full service offering to our clients."
