Law firm Ashurst will launch a new office in Abu Dhabi early next year, marking its 12th international base and second Middle East office. The office will be headed by energy partner David Wadham, who will be joined by at least five lawyers from Ashurst and from other firms.
The office, which is awaiting its license, will focus on corporate, financing and projects work. Ashurst follows Allen & Overy and DLA Piper, which have both opened offices in the emirate in the past six months. Ashurst currently has a five-partner Dubai office and is geared to expand its Middle Eastern reach.