Andrews Kurth, an international corporate and litigation law firm, said its regional unit has signed up experienced energy and infrastructure lawyer Patricia Tiller as its partner for Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) office.

A Dubai resident since 2009, Tiller has worked on innovative and complex projects throughout the Middle East and Africa (MEA), including the region's first offshore LNG regasification project and the $3-billion Dubai metro project.

Tiller focuses her practice on energy and infrastructure projects in oil and gas, both upstream and downstream; power; and construction industries, said a statement from Andrews Kurth.

She provides a wide range of experience in negotiating and drafting commercial project documentation and associated financing arrangements besides advising on deals for leading international firms throughout Asia, Australia and the Middle East.

Welcoming her, Bob Jewell, the managing partner of Andrews Kurth, said: "Tiller will be a valuable asset for our global clients, particularly in the energy sector, where she has a depth of experience in a variety of projects involving acquisitions and joint ventures."

With 10 offices worldwide, Andrews Kurth represents a wide array of clients in multiple industries.

"Our clients will greatly benefit from Tiller's wide range of experience which will strengthen the firm's capabilities and collaboration across offices and borders," stated Hugh Fraser, office managing partner of Andrews Kurth (Middle East) DMCC in Dubai.

On her new role, Tiller said: "I am excited to be joining the team at Andrews Kurth in Dubai and look forward to serving the firm's many international clients."-TradeArabia News Service