LAWYER PROFILE

William L. Nash III

Global 2026

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Investment Funds

Middle East-wide

6 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Bill Nash, managing partner of the firm’s Abu Dhabi office, co-leader of the firm’s Middle East practice, and member of the firm’s international leadership team, has been resident in Abu Dhabi since 2008 and previously lived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Bill advises regional and global clients on a variety of corporate and business law matters, focusing on the formation of and investments in private investment funds, international transactions and joint ventures, and general corporate counseling. He is admitted to practice in the District of Columbia and New York.

Professional Memberships

Founding member, UNHCR’s MENA Sustainability Board

Firm Liaison, US-UAE Business Council

Member, American Chamber of Commerce in Abu Dhabi

Firm Liaison, Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute

Education

The George Washington University Law School

J.D., with high honors, Order of the Coif

2000

George Washington University, Elliot School of International Affairs

M.A., National Security Studies

2000

Vanderbilt University

B.A., Political Science

1994

Awards

Ranked, Investment Funds, Middle East-wide

Chambers Global

2025

Recommended, Investment Fund Formation and Management, United Arab Emirates

The Legal 500 EMEA

2024

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Investment Funds - Middle East-wide

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Bill Nash is a lawyer who has deep roots in the Middle East, having advised clients on fund formation and investment mandates for well over a decade. He is based in the Abu Dhabi office, where he is managing partner, and has notable experience advising on the formation of ADGM-domiciled credit funds as well as providing wide-ranging advice to sovereign wealth funds.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Bill is a legal expert with a deep understanding of the law. He has a personable, approachable manner that makes him easy to work with.
Investment FundsChambers Global Guide
Bill has a great understanding of our priorities, which enables him to guide us towards the best solution.
Investment FundsChambers Global Guide

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