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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - Allen & Overy today announces the promotion of 22 lawyers to partner across its global network. Women make up 40% of these promotions bringing the total proportion of female partners to 17%. This includes the promotion of Ian Bevan (Real Estate) to partner in the Abu Dhabi office.
The promotions, effective as of 1 May 2015, are across 12 offices in 11 countries and include six different practice areas with the largest number in the banking practice, followed by corporate. The majority of the promotions are outside of London (68%) demonstrating the continued investment in the global network, particularly in developed markets.
Managing Partner Wim Dejonghe, comments: "These lawyers are some of the brightest and most talented individuals in the market. I am delighted to welcome them to the partnership and would like to congratulate them on reaching this milestone in their career."
Middle East Regional Managing Partner Simon Roderick added: "We congratulate Ian on his promotion. Achieving this prominent position in the firm reflects that he has performed at the highest level and will contribute significantly to the continued success of our business in the Middle East."
The promotions are effective from 1 May 2015. A full list of partner promotions by office and practice is included below.
Abu Dhabi
Ian Bevan (Real Estate)
Amsterdam
Aroen Kuitenbrouwer (Banking)
Brussels
Inge Vanderreken (Employment)
Frankfurt
Stefan Henkelmann (ICM)
Markus Kaepplinger (Corporate, U.S. qualified)
Hong Kong
Fiona Cumming (Banking)
London
Annabelle Croker (Corporate)
Lisa Goransson (Corporate)
Jeff Hendrickson (ICM, U.S. qualified)
Jocelyn Land (Banking)
David Oppenheimer (Banking)
Nigel Parker (Corporate)
Mark Ridgway (Litigation)
Luxembourg
Peter Myners (Corporate)
Madrid
Inigo Del Val (Corporate)
Jimena Urretavizcaya (Banking)
Milan
Pietro Scarfone (Banking)
New York
Laura Hall (Litigation)
Paris
Alexandre Rudoni (Litigation, U.S. qualified)
Julien Sebastien (ICM)
Marie Stoyanov (Litigation)
Washington D.C.
Jean Lee (Banking)
For further information, please contact Jane King, jane.king@allenovery.com.
© Press Release 2015
