Partner Michael Savva joins Stephenson Harwood

International law firm Stephenson Harwood LLP has strengthened its Finance practice with the arrival of Partner Michael Savva, who joins the firm in Dubai.

Michael’s practice focuses on sports and infrastructure finance, renewable energy projects, Islamic finance, maritime, aviation and art finance. He advises banks, financial institutions, funds, developers, lessors, and operators on domestic and cross-border asset finance, structured finance, debt and equity finance. His experience also includes capital markets transactions - both conventional and Islamic – as well as restructurings and workouts.

Michael joins the firm from Watson Farley & Williams, where he led the Dubai office’s Asset and Structured Finance practice.

“We are seeing exceptional momentum in the Middle East, with major infrastructure, energy, transport and sporting developments transforming the region, particularly in Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC,” said Rania Tadros, Middle East Managing Partner, Stephenson Harwood. “As government initiatives like Saudi Vision 2030, the UAE’s D33, and Net Zero 2050 drive rapid growth, the demand for sophisticated finance expertise is expanding at pace. Michael’s proven technical skill, sector insight and local knowledge will be invaluable to our clients as they navigate the significant opportunities these developments present.”

“Our growth in the Middle East reflects our clients’ own business agendas, as we continue to invest in our capabilities in the UAE as well as our newly opened offices in Saudi Arabia,” said Eifion Morris, CEO of Stephenson Harwood. “Michael’s focus on renewable energy and transport finance aligns perfectly with both the region’s development agenda and our firm’s strategic priorities.”

Stephenson Harwood’s international finance practice acts for funds, banks, corporates, financial institutions, trustees and family offices seeking credit or deploying capital, managing risk and navigating evolving regulations. Our expertise spans leveraged finance, real estate finance, funds and specialty finance, corporate lending, green and sustainable finance, Islamic finance, asset and equipment finance, trade and project finance, structured finance and derivatives, special situations and debt restructuring.