Bird & Bird‘s Middle East dispute resolution team is recognised for its expertise in managing commercial litigation, arbitration, and intricate fraud investigations. The firm also has a robust sports law practice, supporting governing bodies, federations, and athletes with regulatory matters and sports-related arbitrations. Yannick Hefti-Rossier is the key driver behind the firm’s sports offering. Kimia Kalantarian supports on domestic and cross-border cases. Former team head Lucas Pitts left the firm in 2025. Bill Smith relocated to the UAE from Australia in July 2025.
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Yannick Hefti-Rossier; Kimia Kalantarian; Bill Smith