Berry Appleman & Leiden Announces Opening of Dubai Office

Middle East Expert Hadi Allawi Leads Team of Immigration Professionals

SAN FRANCISCO, March 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Berry Appleman & Leiden (BAL) announced today it has officially opened its new regional head office in Dubai. BAL previously announced that Hadi Allawi had been hired as Managing Director, Middle East and North Africa (MENA) from the firm's London office. Allawi now manages a UAE-based team of experienced professionals dedicated to immigration matters in the MENA region, and is responsible for the strategic positioning and growth of the firm in the region.

Allawi is a recognized MENA expert specializing in business strategy, intelligence and geopolitical risk analysis across multiple industries. Prior to joining BAL, Allawi led the MENA desk of a London-based specialist advisory firm assisting major multinational companies with operations in the region.

"BAL recognizes the importance of the Middle East to our clients, and it is an exciting time to be able to partner with them in a more direct manner," said BAL managing partner Jeremy Fudge. "Dubai is the starting point for BAL's presence in the region and we expect to expand our footprint in line with demand."

"Clients always expect the highest level of service when working with BAL," said Allawi. "I am delighted to open BAL's first office in the Middle East. As immigration challenges increase in the region, BAL will be optimally positioned to advise on mobility strategies and immigration issues."

"We recognize that the Middle East poses unique challenges best addressed by on-site experts. Hadi and his team understand the nuances of the region's immigration processes and will hone efficiencies and compliance," said Emily King, Managing Director, Europe.

About Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP was established in 1980 as a corporate immigration law firm. The firm provides comprehensive immigration services from offices in Austin, Boston, Dallas, Dubai, Geneva, Houston, London, Maputo, McLean, Melbourne, Rio de Janeiro, San Francisco, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney and Washington, DC. The firm and its leaders are highly ranked in every major legal publication, including Best Lawyers, Chambers Global, Chambers USA, Martindale Hubbell, The Legal 500, and Who's Who Legal. Non-U.S. offices are operated by affiliated entities in those countries. See website for details. www.balglobal.com