Global law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has appointed Nathalie Colin as its new managing partner for Belgium. Colin joined Freshfields’ Brussels office with a team in 2020. She is a partner in the disputes, litigation and arbitration group advising Belgian and international corporate and private equity clients, as well as financial institutions on crossborder and domestic disputes, white collar crime and regulatory investigations. She will combine her new role as managing partner with her advisory work. Commenting on her appointment, Colin said: “It is an honour to take on this responsibility from Vincent. I am thankful for the support from the partners and the trust put in me. We continue to pursue our contribution to the success of the firm and its commitment to diversity, ESG and digital transformation.” Colin’s appointment, which came into effect on 1 September, will run for a three-year term. She succeeds Vincent Macq, who previously held the position for six years. “It has been a privilege for me to lead the office over the past six years,” Macq commented. “Looking back, we can all be proud of what we have achieved together and of being part of such a strong and collaborative office.” Freshfields Taps New Managing Partner for Belgium Baker McKenzie has hired Adil Hussain from Clyde & Co as partner and head of its banking & finance practice in the UAE. Hussain has also been tapped as the firm’s new Global Head of Islamic Finance. Hussain, who joined the firm’s UAE offices on 11 September, has practiced in the Middle East for over 18 years, advising some of the industry’s best-known lenders and sponsors in significant banking and finance transactions. He brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the industry. Borys Dzckiw, managing partner at Baker McKenzie UAE, lauded Hussain’s arrival. “We are thrilled to welcome Adil to the UAE partnership,” he said in a statement. “Adil’s extensive banking and finance expertise across both conventional and Islamic finance areas complements our local and regional teams’ transactional capabilities as we continue to deliver top-tier legal advice to clients on their high profile cross-border transactions.” “The appointment also coincides with the firm’s office move to the DIFC. Our new DIFC office will support our growth strategy in key transactional, advisory and dispute resolution practices.” Baker McKenzie Reinforces UAE Banking & Finance Arm with New Practice Head Brussels, Belgium Freshfields UAE Baker McKenzie LAWYER MOVES 11
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