CMS is pleased to announce the relocation of partner Eleanor Lane to the firm’s Dubai office, further enhancing its growing Middle East Projects and Maritime practice.
Bringing over 20 years of experience, Eleanor has a strong track record of advising on complex and high-profile maritime and infrastructure projects, often of national significance. Her expertise spans public-private partnerships (PFI and NPD), public service concessions, and strategic outsourcing projects. She is a top ranked lawyer in both Legal 500 and Chambers, listed in the Transport “Hall of Fame” and singled out in particular for her strong maritime and shipping expertise.
Adrian Bell, CMS partner and Joint Managing Director for the Middle East and Asia, said: “Eleanor is an exceptional legal talent, with a reputation for delivering innovative solutions on high-profile and complex projects. Her extensive work with major clients positions her as a leader in her field. Eleanor’s expertise will undoubtedly be a great asset to our Middle East Projects practice, which is already well established in the region. We are thrilled to have her join the team.”
Eleanor Lane, comments: “I am excited to join the team in Dubai and contribute to the ongoing development of our Projects and Maritime offering across the Middle East. The region offers a dynamic market for innovative projects, and I look forward to collaborating with clients and colleagues to capitalise on new opportunities.”
CMS continues its strategic growth in the Middle East, having made several key appointments over the last year. These include Robin Balmer (Finance, Dubai), Ken Wong (TMT, Riyadh), Rizwan Osman (Corporate, Riyadh), Keith Bullen (Energy & Infrastructure, Dubai/Riyadh), James Abbott (Disputes, Dubai), and Mohammed Aldowish (Disputes, Riyadh).
