Eversheds Sutherland strengthens its London and Dubai offices. In an encouraging move for the firm, two former Dentons partners, Martin Mankabady and Adriana Cotter, and a former Baker McKenzie partner, Steven Henderson, join the firm. 

In particular, Mankabady served as global chair of Dentons' insurance group, with a department focused on M&A and corporate finance.

Cotter, another significant addition to Eversheds, has a long track record of advising insurance companies.

Henderson, who will be based in the Dubai office, will head up the Middle East Real Estate practice. The lawyer has experience of leading the Real Estate department, having worked at Clifford Chance in 2014, prior to joining Baker McKenzie. 

Henderson said: "I am delighted to announce that I have joined Eversheds:

"I am thrilled to announce that I have joined Eversheds Sutherland in the Middle East to lead the Real Estate and Hospitality practice for the firm. I could not have asked for a warmer welcome!"

These three signings send a clear message that Eversheds is looking to boost its presence in London and the Middle East.