Dubai, UAE - International law firm Pinsent Masons, which has regional offices across the Middle East, has been appointed as the strategic legal advisor for the University of South Wales (USW) on the implementation of a regional first for aviation education. Located adjacent to Al Maktoum International Airport in the United Arab Emirate’s (UAE’s) new Dubai South development, the newly launched campus will offer advanced aviation engineering education and training for students, supplying talent for the rapidly growing aviation industry and furthering Dubai’s reputation as a global aviation hub.

As USW’s strategic legal advisor, and the region's leading infrastructure law firm, Pinsent Masons is working closely with USW and its project manager, AECOM, on all aspects of the procurement of the new campus to ensure the successful delivery of this innovative facility.

Bill Smith, Partner, Pinsent Masons, Dubai commented “We are proud to have been selected as strategic legal advisor for the delivery of this flagship project for the University.  It reflects the confidence of this market-leading educational institution in our ability to assist them to deliver their exciting advanced aviation engineering portfolio in the region. Creating an education and training hub of this calibre, located at the heart of the world’s new aviation capital of Al Maktoum International Airport, not only demonstrates the University's confidence in Dubai as the world's leading aviation market, but also reflects Dubai’s intention to create a leading, global aerospace environment.”

Professor Julie Lydon OBE, USW Vice-Chancellor said: "We're proud to bring our aviation portfolio to Dubai and its engineering students. Our partnership with Dubai South as it develops into one of the world's leading aviation and logistics hubs is an exciting development for the University and Pinsent Masons expertise and regional know-how has been instrumental in progressing the project in recent months.  We now look forward to working with our advisors, including Pinsent Masons, to successfully deliver the project.”

Pinsent Masons has deep experience in advising globally-recognised universities and schools in the Middle East and connecting them with a network of experts for successful project delivery. It is pleased to again be working with AECOM on the implementation of this key project for USW and the Dubai aviation sector.

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