Rising Middle East activity attracts WFW to launch its first office in the region with lawyer trio setting up in Dubai Legal Business18 September 2014Middle East and Africa LB 100 firm Watson Farley & Williams has launched its first office in the Middle East with asset finance partner partner Andrew Baird leading the way to establish a base in Dubai.Your limit of 1 article in 30 days is up. Please login for full access or subscribe. Corporate users - click here for simple access (no password needed). For more information, please contact [email protected] Related ContentMore in this categoryLB100: why global reach is the differentiator for insurance firms as growth slowsRevolving Doors: Latham boosts London life sciences as Weil hires German PE partnersBrodies and Shoosmiths among firms reaching new revenue highs as results season continuesHSF launches Riyadh office in the wake of Saudi legal reformsMiddle East Focus: Light on the horizonAfrica rising – Foreign firms strive to cover the booming continentRevolving doors: Simpson Thacher, Latham, Sidley lead New Year London movesFive partners vie to succeed Hoyland as Simmons managing partner‘Seize every opportunity’ – Paul Hastings partner Reena Gogna on City law, Suits and poetry