Robin Hickman leads Addleshaw Goddard‘s Dubai-based team, bringing his extensive knowledge of the Qatari financial industry. The team handles a diverse spectrum of banking-related matters, which includes advising lenders and borrowers on both conventional and Islamic banking, bilateral and syndicated loans for high-value projects, and PPP financing. In addition, the team has notable expertise in cross-border matters, frequently advising international banks on transactions involving regional Gulf, European, American and Asian jurisdictions. Alan MacRitchie is prominent in a number of the team’s transactional matters. Ben Thomas provides additional support on matters involving major banks. Victoria Mesquita departed the team in May 2024.

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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Alan MacRitchie
Addleshaw Goddard
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Robin Hickman
Addleshaw Goddard

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Robin Hickman

Other key lawyers

Alan MacRitchie, Ben Thomas