International law firm Simmons & Simmons has expanded its corporate and commercial practice in the UAE by hiring Sumit Ram as a partner.

With expertise in domestic and cross-border transactions for sovereign wealth funds, corporates and funds, Sumit advises across a number of business areas, including digital infrastructure, technology, healthcare and life sciences, real estate, energy and natural resources. He has been in the UAE for five years having previously spent considerable time in Hong Kong.

Sumit joins with significant experience in advising influential clients based in both the Middle East and the wider Asia region. He also represents a key strategic hire for Simmons, contributing to the firm’s objective of expanding its work in transactions for funds across multiple jurisdictions.

James Coleman, head of Simmons’s corporate and commercial practice in the Middle East said: “We are delighted to have Sumit on board. Sumit has an excellent track record in overseeing complex corporate and funds related transactions and a reputation for building enduring client relationships in the Gulf and other markets. His skillset will further strengthen our existing leading Asset Management and Investment Fund offering and will bring further depth to a team which is focussed on transactions in the energy and infrastructure, natural resources, TMT and healthcare and life sciences sectors. I look forward to working closely with him as we continue to support our clients’ needs.”

On joining Simmons, Sumit commented: “Simmons is recognised for its dedicated sector approach, and I am really pleased to be joining a fantastic and award winning corporate and commercial team in the Middle East. These are exciting times in the Middle East and l Iook forward to supporting my clients in the realisation of their regional and global ambitions.“