Freshfields rainmaker spearheads Middle East push

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer will parachute its former London head of finance to the Middle East as part of a renewed focus on the region. Bob Charlton will become the region's new head of finance when he returns from sabbatical at the end of February. Charlton has experience in the region, having previously worked in Jeddah. Although likely to be based in Dubai, Charlton will also be responsible for heading the Saudi Arabia group.

Freshfields rainmaker spearheads Middle East push thelawyer.com Thu, Jan 10, 2008