Latham & Watkins rehires Adams in Dubai for financing, restructuring

New York, July 26 – Latham & Watkins LLP said Christian Adams has rejoined the firm in Dubai as a partner in its banking and its restructuring and special situations practices.

Adams was previously a vice president responsible for financing, restructuring and strategic transactions at investment company Dubai Holding, the law firm said in a news release.

He had worked for Latham & Watkins for nearly a decade before joining Dubai Holding in 2017.

His expertise is focused on representing corporates, sponsors and lenders, including in leveraged and acquisition financings, real estate financings, general conventional and Islamic lending, distressed debt and complex restructurings.

Adams is a graduate of the University of Leeds and the College of Law.

“We are focused on establishing the top-tier global restructuring practice with unrivalled strength across key markets in the US, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East”, said London-based partner Simon Baskerville, global vice chair of Latham & Watkins’ restructuring & special situations practice, in the news release. “Christian is highly regarded in the market and is an exciting addition to our team. His arrival adds critical experience to our practice in the Middle East and aligns with our strategic focus on the long-term growth opportunities in the region.”

Villiers Terblanche, local department chair of Latham’s finance department in Dubai, added: “His skills and track record advising on large, complex deals across the region, in particular in the investment, hospitality, leisure and entertainment, infrastructure, communications, and real estate sectors, adds further depth to our strong and growing finance practice.”

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm.

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