Eversheds Sutherland (International) welcomes former KWM (China) partner in Dubai

November 29, 2023

Following the launch of Eversheds Sutherland (International’s) formal Cooperation Agreement with KWM (China) in July, the firm is pleased to announce that it has welcomed former KWM (China) partner Daniel Xu to the firm’s Dubai office.

Daniel Xu is a specialist in international arbitration and cross border dispute resolution. His sector experience includes construction, engineering and infrastructure.

Alongside the firm’s cooperation agreement with KWM (China), on outbound and inbound client referrals for both firms, Eversheds Sutherland (International) had also announced that, subject to practice needs and other considerations, selected partners and staff of KWM (China) would be invited to join the firm. The firm also recently announced that a team of former KWM (China) partners and staff have joined the London office.

Tawfiq Tabbaa , Managing Partner Middle East, Eversheds Sutherland (International) comments:

“We are delighted that partner Daniel Xu has joined the firm. His appointment will help strengthen further our ground-breaking cooperation agreement with KWM (China) to benefit our clients in the Middle East. We are already seeing a steady pipeline of client work between our firms, and we look forward to Daniel playing an important role in continuing to build this relationship.”

Paul Taylor , Senior Office Partner, Dubai, Eversheds Sutherland (International) comments:

“Daniel is a very welcome addition to our litigation and disputes practice in the region. He brings with him client experience across governments, state owned entities, and major listed companies in the Middle East and across Asia Pacific and has also advised on issues around project risk management and dispute avoidance. We look forward to working closely with him.”

Daniel Xu (徐永吉) , Partner, Eversheds Sutherland (International) comments:

“The firm’s strong platform in international arbitration and cross border disputes not only delivers a continuation of service to my current clients but will enable me to maintain strong relationships with former colleagues at KWM (China) to support the cooperation agreement. I am excited to have joined Eversheds Sutherland (International) as I continue to build my practice.”

Daniel Xu is ranked in Legal 500 2023, for Construction: Next Generation Partner, and Chambers  2023 for Construction: Dispute Resolution, Up and Coming.