February 4, 2013
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is pleased to announce that Richard Ernest has joined the firm’s Dubai office as a partner. Previously a partner in the Abu Dhabi office of Clifford Chance, Ernest will continue his banking and finance practice.
“Richard is one of the most talented young finance partners in the Gulf region,” said Ken Doran, Chairman and Managing Partner of Gibson Dunn. “His addition will help us continue to expand our global finance practice and to help our clients with their most important and complex financings.”
“Richard is highly regarded by the banking and business communities throughout the Middle East and is well-known for his superb technical skills, superior intellect and an unmatched ability to get the job done” said Paul Harter, Partner in Charge of the Dubai office. “Our Dubai office has market leading capabilities in M&A and corporate transactions, litigation and commercial arbitration, and fund formation and alternative investing. Richard’s addition rounds out the firm’s Middle East offering and adds more depth to our premier global finance practice.”
“I am excited to join my new colleagues at Gibson Dunn,” said Ernest. “The firm has an impressive platform and a collegial and entrepreneurial culture in which I can grow my practice.”
About Richard Ernest
Ernest practices in the area of banking and finance, advising lenders and borrowers/investors on all aspects of finance transactions, as well as the financing of domestic and cross-border acquisitions and general corporate lending. In addition to corporate finance, he is experienced in leveraged and structured finance, project and ECA-backed finance, acquisition finance, real estate finance, and restructurings and workouts.
Ernest has practiced with Clifford Chance since 1997, working in the firm’s London and Frankfurt offices. He relocated to the Abu Dhabi office in January 2008 to help establish that office. He speaks English, German, Spanish, Italian and Russian.