Clifford Chance, a leading pre-eminent law firm, has promoted Tariq Imam and Robin Hickman to counsel, with effect from May 1.

Imam heads Clifford Chance's Middle East regional real estate practice and is located in Dubai and Hickman heads the bank lending practice in the firm's Doha office, said a statement.

Robin Abraham, Middle East managing partner, said: "We are delighted to promote Tariq and Robin, two rising stars in the Middle East legal market.

“Tariq and Robin enjoy a strong client following thanks to their dedication and focus and the terrific work that they do.” - TradeArabia News Service