Former Bird & Bird Middle East Head Anders Nilsson Joins Reed Smith Abu Dhabi Office
The Global law firm Reed Smith has appointed Anders Nilsson as a Partner in its Global Corporate Group. Nilsson will be based in the firm’s Abu Dhabi office, with his work extending across the Dubai and newly launched Riyadh offices.
Previously, Nilsson served as Head of Bird & Bird’s Middle East offices. He brings over 25 years of experience, including 12 years in the Middle East, specialising in corporate M&A, joint ventures, and strategic investments. His practice focuses on GCC-Africa cross-border transactions and spans sectors such as aviation, aerospace, defence, future mobility, and transport, covering the Middle East, Europe, and Africa.
Mike Young, Head of Reed Smith’s Europe and Middle East Global Corporate Group, commented,
“Building on the recent opening of our Riyadh office, we are delighted to welcome a lawyer of Anders’ calibre to our team. His outstanding market reputation and wealth of experience will benefit our clients and strengthen our work throughout the Middle East and Europe.”
Anders Nilsson said,
“Reed Smith has a long-standing reputation and history in the Middle East. The firm’s collaborative approach, strong global platform, and clear growth strategy convinced me this is the right place to further grow my practice and serve clients. I am excited to join the team and support clients on their most complex challenges.”
With the Riyadh office opening, Reed Smith now operates three offices in the Middle East—Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Riyadh—and 34 offices globally. The firm has added over 200 new lawyers worldwide in 2025.
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