06 Jan 2026
Simmons & Simmons hires Hannah Shipley as Partner to lead Middle East tax practice in Dubai
"Simmons & Simmons hires Hannah Shipley as Partner to lead its Middle East tax practice in Dubai, focusing on financial services tax across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar."
Hannah brings more than 20 years of experience in financial services tax, advising clients across the Middle East and internationally with particular focus on the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Her practice encompasses tax advisory, operational tax, transactional support, tax controversy and tax policy, with a sector focus on financial institutions, asset managers and investment funds. Her appointment strengthens Simmons & Simmons’ regional capabilities as the firm expands in the Middle East, following the opening of its Riyadh office in June and the launch of its ADGM office this week.