Tim Ross joins Latham & Watkins in Dubai

Ross is a recognized leader in financing transactions involving entities in the Middle East. He has extensive experience representing banks, borrowers and funds in high value syndicated loans, acquisition finance, private equity and restructuring transactions.

A highly regarded banking and finance specialist, Ross has spent several years in the Middle East representing leading banks and Middle East funds and their portfolio companies in a number of high profile transactions.

"We are delighted that Tim has joined the firm. He has an excellent reputation among investment bankers and funds in the Middle East and London. Tim's experience advising on complex leveraged structures will significantly bolster our regional M&A and finance credentials," said Rindala Beydoun, Office Managing Partner of Latham & Watkins' Middle East offices.

Christopher Hall, Vice Chair of Latham & Watkins' Global Finance Department, said: "Having a high quality English law-qualified finance team in the Middle East is a vital part of our global strategy. The strong ties between London and Dubai are the source of many important public and private deals in Europe and elsewhere in the world, and Tim's experience brings added prominence to our international finance team."

"It's an exciting time to be joining Latham & Watkins. Latham has built a formidable global banking and finance practice, and is uniquely positioned to take advantage of growth opportunities in the Middle East. The recently announced opening of multiple offices in the GCC reflects Latham's ambition to expand its Middle East business and consolidate its position as one of the elite transactional firms in the region. The considerable strength of the firm's brand will be enhanced by its renewed commitment to the region. These elements, together with the heft of our Middle East offering are very compelling for me," commented Ross.

Ross joins Latham & Watkins from Linklaters, where he served as head of the firm's Middle East banking practice. He earned his BA degree from Queens University in Ontario in 1992 and his law degree from the University of New Brunswick in 1996.