Charles Russell Speechlys, a leading international law firm in the Gulf, has appointed Paula Boast as a new partner within its thriving construction practice.

Boast will build on the practice and offer expert advice across the sector, at a time where construction projects are gaining real momentum across the region, said a report in the Gulf Daily News (GDN), our sister publication.

Charles Russell Speechlys has a construction practice in Bahrain reflecting the significant growth of the sector.

Boast has considerable experience as a construction lawyer and has advised on a number of construction projects in Bahrain and across the Middle East.

She is the Bahrain country co-ordinator for the Society of Construction Law (Gulf) having previously sat on the SCL Council in the UK.

She is also currently the vice-chair of Bahrain British Business Forum.

"We are delighted to announce the appointment of Paula to our growing construction team especially at a time when the sector is experiencing such significant growth across the region," partner and head of real estate Middle East Simon Green said.

"Paula's extensive experience in the legal sector will be a huge asset to our firm, and ensure the growth and development of the practice," he added.

"Charles Russell Speechlys is a regional leader in the construction and real estate sector and I look forward to working closely with the team to ensure positive momentum and growth within the practice as well as the wider firm," Ms Boast said. - TradeArabia News Service