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Simmons replaces Middle East chief

I don't understand the strategy behind this reshuffle. What Mark Dawkins said doesn't many any sense (" “We thought it was right to change. Paul is focused on his projects practice. The two things are not ­compatible, as projects work involves [a lot of travel] all over the region.”) Projects tends to be the bulk of work of a lot of leading law firms in the region. It is a core practice area and the bread of butter of a few firms operating in the region. That is surely more important then Tim Field's corporate practice (wow, so he set up a bank that no longer exists). You want someone like Paul running the show. Secondly, Paul Simpson has a long history working in the Middle East. He also spent time in Saudi Arabia, while Tim Field is an outsider to the region. Really doesn't make sense.

25-Jan-2010

2:05 pm