Simmons & Simmons Hires Hannah Shipley To Lead Middle East Tax Practice In Dubai
Simmons & Simmons hires Hannah Shipley to lead Middle East tax practice in Dubai
International law firm Simmons & Simmons has announced the appointment of Hannah Shipley as Partner in its Dubai office, where she will lead the firm’s Middle East tax practice.
Hannah Shipley brings more than 20 years of experience in financial services tax, advising clients across the Middle East and internationally, with a particular focus on the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. Her practice covers a broad range of tax matters, including tax advisory, operational tax, transactional support, tax controversy, and tax policy.
She has extensive experience advising financial institutions, asset managers, and investment funds. Her appointment marks a significant enhancement of Simmons & Simmons’ regional tax capabilities and reflects the firm’s continued investment in the Middle East, following the opening of its Riyadh office in June 2025 and the launch of its Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) office earlier this week.
The firm’s expanding footprint across key regional financial centres underscores Simmons & Simmons’ commitment to supporting clients as tax and regulatory frameworks across the Middle East continue to evolve at pace. Hannah’s arrival further strengthens the firm’s ability to deliver integrated legal and tax advice across its growing regional platform.
Commenting on her appointment, Hannah Shipley said,
"I am excited to join Simmons & Simmons and to help build a dedicated tax practice in the Middle East. The firm’s strong reputation and deep sector focus provide an excellent platform to deliver high-quality, integrated advice to clients. With the increasing complexity of tax regulations in the region, there is a real opportunity to support clients with innovative yet practical solutions."
Muneer Khan, Middle East Regional Head at Simmons & Simmons, said,
"Hannah’s arrival is a key milestone in the growth of our Middle East business. Her expertise and leadership will enable us to offer more advanced and sector-focused specialist tax services to our clients, complementing our existing practice strengths. We are delighted to welcome Hannah to the team and look forward to working together to support our valued clients in this rapidly evolving region."
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