Jones Day has launched an office in Dubai with the relocation of London-based project finance partner Arman Galledari to head the new outpost.

The firm is also relocating Washington-based litigation partner Sheila Shadmand to the office, which will have six lawyers in total. One counsel and one associate are moving with Galledari from London, while another associate has been hired from US rival Baker Botts’ Dubai base. The firm has also recruited a local UAE-qualified associate.