Law firm Withers is set to launch a new office in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), Dubai, after securing the regulatory nod.
The firm has appointed tax specialist Stijn Janssen, who has extensive experience on cross-border tax matters and advising corporates, investment funds and sovereign wealth funds on outbound investments, pre-IPO group restructurings as well as cross border M&A.
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Janssen most recently served at EY’s Dubai office as the leader of the MENA Private Client Services team as well as co-led the Dubai international tax group since 2013.
He also had a 15-year stint at Loyens & Loeff, and launched the firm’s office in Dubai in 2008.
Withers managing partner Margaret Robertson said: "We are delighted to establish ourselves in Dubai with the benefit of Stijn’s reputation and skills. Having monitored Dubai’s steady ascent up the ladder of international financial centres in recent years, we have been waiting for the right moment to enter the market and fill out our international network with a presence in the Middle East.
"We have worked with many leading families and individuals from the region from our London, Swiss and US offices over the years, and Stijn’s strong relationships with high profile families will enable us to expand on this work."
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By GlobalDataThe launch of the Dubai practice follows the firm’s recent expansion into Sydney, Singapore, San Diego, Los Angeles, Rancho Santa Fe, and Tokyo.
