CC to relocate more partners to Middle East

The latest partner moves includes the co-head of the firm's public/private partnership (PPP) practice, Andrew Rolfe, who is set to relocate to Abu Dhabi along with Catherine Cook. Both are partners in the London real estate practice. They will take with them a team of associates.

The moves are part of the firm's drive to boost its Middle East capability in projects, PPP work and major real estate developments, as well as construction.

The news comes on the back of the relocation of New York corporate partner John Graham to Abu Dhabi in January and that of US-qualified capital markets partner Michael Dakin to Dubai from London earlier this month.

CC Middle East managing partner Graham Lovett commented: "When we opened our new office in Abu Dhabi in September last year we expected the growth we have achieved so far to take about three years. With these most recent moves we will have increased the size of the Abu Dhabi office to six partners and 18 associates."

"This is evidence of our continued investment and long-term commitment to Abu Dhabi, as well as a response to client expectations that we will put experienced partners on the ground."

CC has had an office in Dubai since 1975.

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