01 Jun 2026
Hogan Lovells hires M&A partners Simon Rahimzada and Vasi Papadopoulos for Dubai Corporate & Finance team
"Hogan Lovells has hired M&A partners Simon Rahimzada and Vasi Papadopoulos into its Dubai Corporate & Finance practice to work on M&A, private equity, joint ventures and related corporate matters."
Simon Rahimzada joins Hogan Lovells as an M&A partner. He is a Chambers-ranked and Legal 500-recognised corporate lawyer, described as one of the leading legal experts in the Middle East for complex and high-value cross-border public and private M&A, private equity transactions, equity capital markets and international joint ventures. With an established presence in the Middle East spanning almost 20 years, he advises regional and international corporates, private equity sponsors and asset managers across sectors including Energy, Fintech, Infrastructure, Education, F&B and Healthcare. He joins from Ashurst, where he headed the Middle East corporate M&A and private equity practice.
Vasi Papadopoulos joins Hogan Lovells as an M&A partner. She is a Chambers-ranked lawyer and was recently recognised as a rising star at the Chambers Middle East Awards 2026. Vasi advises international and regional corporates, financial institutions, private equity firms and family offices on a broad range of transactions, with a focus on cross-border and domestic M&A and joint ventures. Having been in the region for over 10 years, she brings a strong understanding of the local legal and regulatory landscape and works across sectors including Technology, Education, Energy, F&B, Financial Services and e-commerce. She joins from Ashurst.