Trowers & Hamlins Reinforces UAE Banking & Finance Practice with Partner Move to Dubai
The international law firm Trowers & Hamlins has strengthened its Banking and Finance practice in the UAE with the relocation of Partner and Head of India Desk Debopam Dutta to Dubai. The move marks a key step in the firm’s strategy to expand its regional Banking and Finance capabilities and deepen its presence across core international markets.
Debopam Dutta will focus on scaling the firm’s Banking and Finance practice from Dubai, aligning with the UAE’s growing role as a major hub for regional and cross-border financing activity. His relocation builds on the firm’s recent expansion in Abu Dhabi and reinforces its commitment to delivering senior-led, on-the-ground expertise to clients across the region.
Debopam advises a wide range of clients including banks, financial institutions, agents, REITs, government-linked entities, sponsors, funds, and multinational corporations. His experience spans financing transactions, debt restructuring mandates, and regulatory matters across the Middle East, South Asia, and ASEAN markets, with a strong track record in multi-jurisdictional and cross-border transactions involving India and Southeast Asia.
The move also strengthens Trowers & Hamlins’ India Desk, which Debopam leads, enhancing strategic connectivity between the UAE, the wider Gulf region, and India amid increasing cross-border investment flows.
Based in Dubai alongside Abu Dhabi-based Partner Elias Moubarak, Debopam’s presence is expected to further integrate the firm’s Banking and Finance offering across the UAE and support advisory work on capital flows between the Middle East and key global markets including India, ASEAN, and the United Kingdom.
Debopam commented,
“The UAE is at the heart of regional and international financing and investment activities. This is the perfect platform to grow our regional practice and strengthen our multi-jurisdictional capabilities.”
Jeremy Ingham, Head of International, added:
“Debopam’s relocation is a significant step in the continued development of our Banking and Finance practice and strengthens the strategic link between the Gulf region and our India offering.”
The firm highlighted the UAE as a core market, noting that a strong presence in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi will enhance client service delivery and support increasing cross-border transactional activity across the region.
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