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William Watson

Global 2026

Paul Hastings

Ranked in 1 practice area

Banking & Finance

United Arab Emirates

2 years ranked

Contributions and articles

2 Global Practice Guides

About

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Practice Areas

William Watson, a partner in Paul Hastings’ Global Finance practice, is based in Abu Dhabi.

Will advises leading commercial and investment banks, direct lenders and private credit funds, export credit agencies, sponsors, and corporate and sovereign borrowers on a wide range of debt finance and restructuring transactions. He has advised clients on both conventional and Sharia-compliant transactions across the Middle East, Europe and Africa. Will has also been seconded to financial institutions in both Dubai and London.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Banking & Finance - United Arab Emirates

Band 4

Individual Editorial

William Watson is well regarded for his corporate finance expertise on both the lender and borrower sides, acting for reputable international clients on both conventional and Shari'a-compliant transactions. He joined Paul Hastings in July 2025 after leaving White & Case.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

William Watson is excellent. He remains very closely involved in transactions and, as a partner, he can cut to the heart of the deal.
Banking & FinanceChambers Global Guide

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