Linklaters Appoints Kieron Zaman As National Managing Partner – Middle East
Linklaters appoints Kieron Zaman as National Managing Partner – Middle East, effective December 2025.
By: : Sara Ali
Update: 2025-11-04 10:00 GMT
Linklaters Appoints Kieron Zaman as National Managing Partner – Middle East
The Global Law firm, Linklaters has announced the appointment of Kieron Zaman as National Managing Partner – Middle East, effective 1 December 2025.
Kieron has been with the firm’s Dubai office since 2012, following his tenure at Linklaters’ London office, where he advised banks and borrowers on European and emerging market financings and debt restructurings. He currently leads Linklaters’ top-ranked Middle East banking practice and is recognised as a leading partner by major legal directories.
He succeeds Scott Campbell, who has served as National Managing Partner for a combined period of ten years. Scott will continue to lead the firm’s market-leading corporate practice in the Middle East.
Commenting on the appointment, Paul Lewis, Firmwide Managing Partner at Linklaters, said,
“The Middle East is a key growth market for Linklaters. Under Kieron's leadership, our team will continue to meet the complex and sophisticated demands of the world's leading corporates, banks, funds, and financial sponsors in the region and globally. I would like to thank Scott for his superb leadership and contribution as NMP, leading the region during a period of rapid change and growth.”
Linklaters is one of the world’s leading law firms. Linklaters comprises a high-performing, diverse team of exceptional, talented, and highly motivated individuals who handle some of the biggest and most transformational mandates for the world’s leading corporates, banks, and financial sponsors.
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