Linklaters re-appoints Scott Campbell as Middle East Managing Partner

Linklaters re-appoints Scott Campbell as Middle East Managing Partner

Linklaters is pleased to announce that Scott Campbell has been re-appointed as Managing Partner – Middle East.

Scott has over 23 years' experience in the region and has been based in the Linklaters’ office in Dubai since it opened in 2006, and was previously Managing Partner for eight years. Scott has led on a wide range of corporate M&A and corporate finance transactions in the region and is ranked highly by all legal publications. Scott takes over from Jonathan Fried, who has decided to focus full-time on the rapidly growing market-leading Middle East capital markets practice, which he has led since 2014.

Linklaters Firmwide Managing Partner, Paul Lewis, commented:

“The Middle East is a key growth area for the firm and I am confident that the region is in great hands as we further develop our existing capabilities to meet the increasingly sophisticated demands of our clients. I thank Jonathan for his strong leadership and for driving significant continuing growth across our Middle East offices. I look forward to continued success in the Middle East.”

Linklaters Asia Managing Partner, William Liu, commented:

“We are grateful to Scott for taking on this significant management position and bringing all his experience to this role, at a pivotal