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Stephen York to head Lovells disputes practice in Dubai
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High profile arbitration and litigation practitioner stephen york joins lovells in Dubai as the firm further develops its dispute resolution practice in the middle east. the firm is to merge with hogan & hartson on 1 may 2010 once regulatory approval has been obtained
Stephen York will join Lovells on 1 February 2010 as a Consultant, and will head the firm's dispute resolution practice in Dubai. The hire bolsters Lovells' existing dispute resolution capability in Dubai broadening the depth and range of its capabilities in the Middle East. With particular expertise in construction, energy and IT related disputes, Stephen's experience complements the sectoral focus of Lovells' existing Middle East practice.
Stephen is a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, a chartered arbitrator, a member of the LCIA and a member of the board of the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution ("CEDR"). Over the course of his 30 year international career, Stephen has been particularly active in the Middle East and in India. He is a panel member of the Dubai International Arbitration Center ("DIAC") and has acted on a number of disputes in the region including disputes relating to oil and gas assets, construction disputes, and commercial contracts involving the telecoms, healthcare and transport sectors. Stephen is rated in the leading international independent directories for International Commercial Arbitration, ADR and Commercial Litigation/Energy.
Stephen will join a flourishing dispute resolution practice in the Middle East. Over the last few months in particular we have acted on a large number of significant matters in the region for clients across a number of sectors, including representation in the DIFC Court.
The proposed combination of Lovells and Hogan & Hartson announced in December 2009 will see the new firm Hogan Lovells operating with an expanded presence in the region with offices in Abu Dhabi and Dubai and with associated offices in Saudi Arabia.
Commenting on the hire, Lovells joint local managing partner for Dubai, Rahail Ali said:
"Stephen joins us at a very exciting time ahead of our merger with Hogan. Our Middle East capabilities will no doubt benefit from this welcome addition".
Patrick Sherrington, Lovells dispute resolution practice stream leader said:
"Stephen's hire bolsters our dispute resolution capability in a region which we believe will offer considerable opportunities for the development of our international disputes practice over the next few years".
Commenting today, Stephen York said:
"Lovells has established a fantastic track record in Dubai and the Middle East in a comparatively short period of time. It is clear that the firm is committed to the region and is taking a very strategic approach to the development of its capabilities there.
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About Lovells
With over 3,000 people operating from 28 offices in Asia and the Middle East, Europe and the United States, Lovells is one of the world's leading international law firms.
From 1 May 2010, Lovells LLP and Hogan & Hartson LLP will combine to form Hogan Lovells. The combination is subject to the firms obtaining the necessary regulatory clearances.
Lovells (the "firm") is an international legal practice comprising Lovells LLP and its affiliated businesses. Lovells LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales with registered number OC323639. Registered office and principal place of business: Atlantic House, Holborn Viaduct, London EC1A 2FG.
The word "partner" is used to refer to a member of Lovells LLP, or an employee or consultant with equivalent standing and qualifications, and to a partner, member, employee or consultant in any of its affiliated businesses who has equivalent standing.www.lovells.com
For further information, please contact:
Zishaan Mehra
Business Development Advisor
Tel: +971 4 304 5542
Email: zishaan.mehra@lovells.com
David Craigen,
Business Development and PR - Asia & the Middle East
Tel: +852 2840 5073
Email: david.craigen@lovells.com
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