Trowers & Hamlins has relocated Partner, Debopam Dutta, to Dubai as part of its strategy to grow its Banking and Finance practice across the UAE and key international corridors.

Dutta, who also leads the firm's India Desk, will be based in Dubai alongside Abu Dhabi-based Partner Elias Moubarak, giving the firm an integrated Banking and Finance presence across the UAE. His practice spans the Middle East, South Asia and ASEAN, advising banks, financial institutions, funds, REITs and MNCs on financing transactions, debt restructuring and regulatory matters.

The move is designed to capitalise on growing cross-border investment flows between the Middle East, India and Southeast Asia — corridors where Dutta has an established track record.

On this move, Dutta commented,

"The UAE is at the heart of regional and international financing and investment activities, and setting new standards for innovation and growth in the financial markets. Being based here in Dubai allows me to work more closely with clients on the ground in the UAE while continuing to serve my existing clients across Oman, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the wider Gulf region. With cross-border activity booming between the Middle East, India and Southeast Asia, this is the perfect platform to grow our regional practice and strengthen our multi-jurisdictional capabilities."

Jeremy Ingham, International Managing Partner, added,

"Debo’s relocation is a significant step in the continued development of our Banking and Finance practice, forming a core part of our international growth strategy. It also strengthens the strategic link between the Gulf region and our India offering, which Debo is ideally placed to drive forward."

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