Paul Hastings Expands Energy & Infrastructure Practice with New Abu Dhabi Hub
Advisor - News | Apr 01, 2025 | Paul Hasting
Paul Hastings LLP has announced a significant expansion of its global energy and infrastructure practice through the hiring of a premier team from White & Case LLP and the opening of a new office in Abu Dhabi. The new team, co-headed by Dinmukhamed (Din) Eshanov and George Kazakov, will operate across Abu Dhabi, London, and Paris, boosting the firm’s capabilities in transactional work, finance, M&A, and infrastructure development. This move complements the firm's existing U.S. practice and aims to enhance its market presence with sovereign wealth funds, asset managers, banks, and corporates globally. The firm’s chairman, Frank Lopez, emphasized the potential for growth in cross-border matters stemming from this expansion. Eshanov and Kazakov highlighted the strategic benefits of the firm's global platform, looking to facilitate European and Middle Eastern investments. Paul Hastings continues to leverage its wide-ranging capabilities to support clients in complex global transactions.
Sectors
- Legal Services
- Energy and Infrastructure
- Private Equity
Geography
- United Arab Emirates – The new Abu Dhabi office serves as a regional hub for Paul Hastings, facilitating transactions across the UAE.
- Europe – The team operates in London and Paris, bridging European investments into the Middle East and facilitating cross-border transactions.
- United States – Paul Hastings is leveraging its existing U.S. infrastructure and energy group alongside the new international team.
Industry
- Legal Services – Paul Hastings LLP operates within the legal services industry, providing expertise in corporate law, M&A, finance, and infrastructure.
- Energy and Infrastructure – The announcement pertains to the expansion of Paul Hastings' energy and infrastructure practice, emphasizing its focus on renewable energy and large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Private Equity – The new team, particularly George Kazakov, focuses on private equity transactions, enhancing Paul Hastings' offerings in this sector.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Hastings LLP | Law Firm | Company | A leading law firm known for its global reach and expertise across various practices, including energy and infrastructure. |
| Dinmukhamed (Din) Eshanov | Co-Head of Abu Dhabi Office | Person | Specializes in project development in infrastructure and renewable energy sectors. |
| George Kazakov | Co-Head of Abu Dhabi Office | Person | Focuses on private equity M&A in the infrastructure sector. |
| White & Case LLP | Previous Employer | Company | A global law firm from which the new team joined Paul Hastings. |
| Frank Lopez | Firm Chair | Person | Provides strategic leadership for Paul Hastings. |