Norton Rose Fulbright has recently strengthened its commercial offering in the UAE, highlighted by Jonathan Burton’s promotion to partner in January 2024 and the addition of technology and sourcing counsel Kerri Gevers in January 2025. The duo provide advice on restructurings, joint ventures and market entries across strategic sectors including energy, infrastructure, financial institutions, sovereign wealth, technology, and insurance. Burton is also frequently called upon by public and private sector clients for foreign direct investment and commercial contract counsel.
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Testimonials
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- 'Pragmatic and commercial advice suited to fast paced business needs.'
- ‘Quick and direct responses, clear outline of the issues and potential resolutions. Mindful of costs to the client.'
- ‘Jonathan Burton displayed professionalism, availability and knowledge. Analyzed the issue at hand and was clear about the potential forms of resolution. Good balance between business and legal interests.’
- 'Highly responsive, knowledgeable of nuances of region.'
- 'Jonathan Burton is a great partner/relationship owner. Has been a great resource both substantively and connecting us with other resources in region.'
Key clients
- Mawarid Finance
- OKX
- Bybit
- Arise Group
- Saudia Airlines
- Chimera Capital
- Urban Company
Work highlights
Advising OKX on obtaining a Conditional Full Market Product (FMP) license from the Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) to operate a virtual asset exchange in Dubai
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Jonathan Burton
Other key lawyers
Kerri Gevers