HFW continues Middle East expansion with senior partner hire

HFW has continued to expand its fast-growing Middle East practice with the hire of senior disputes partner James Harbridge.

Harbridge joined the firm’s Dubai office on July 1, 2018 from Trowers & Hamlins, where he headed its international dispute resolution and litigation department.

Harbridge has significant experience acting for multinational and Middle Eastern clients in a wide range of high-value and complex disputes, with particular expertise in construction arbitration and the Oman market.

He previously spent over 15 years working in Oman, including almost seven years as a partner at Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle.

Harbridge is ranked as a leading disputes lawyer by legal directories Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500. Chambers says that clients hold Harbridge “in high regard” and describe him as “a great advocate”.