CMS is delighted to announce the promotion of Andre Anthony to Partner. In conjunction with his promotion, Andre will be relocating from London to join the firm’s Tax practice in Dubai.
Andre is a leading member of the firm’s dedicated Middle East Tax Desk. A chartered accountant and solicitor, he advises corporate and individual clients on a broad range of domestic and cross border tax issues. Andre has extensive experience in cross-border asset finance transactions, especially in relation to floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) units, liquified natural gas (LNG) carriers and aircraft.
Adrian Bell, CMS partner and Joint Managing Director for the Middle East and Asia, comments: “We are excited to welcome Andre to our Tax practice in Dubai and congratulate him on his well-deserved promotion to Partner. Having successfully led the Middle East Tax Desk for several years, his relocation to the region aligns strategically with our ambition to enhance our on-the-ground capabilities. Andre’s expertise in handling a diverse range of corporate and private complex tax matters, coupled with his keen interest in the taxation of crypto assets, will further strengthen our capabilities. As the region continues to actively develop its regulatory framework for virtual assets, his knowledge will be invaluable to our offering.”
Andre Anthony adds: “I am thrilled to join the team in Dubai. The UAE’s developing tax landscape is particularly fascinating and presents numerous opportunities for innovation and growth. I am eager to leverage my tax expertise in supporting our clients, to play a pivotal role in shaping our strategies and to drive our growth in the Middle East.”
CMS is continuing its strategic expansion in the Middle East with several key appointments over the past year. Notable additions to the team 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). Furthermore, M&A partner Graham Conlon relocated to the Abu Dhabi office in May, and Projects Partner Eleanor Lane moved to the Dubai office last month.
