Band 4
Provided by William Watson
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.
Provided by Chambers
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.
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.
William Watson is excellent. He remains very closely involved in transactions and, as a partner, he can cut to the heart of the deal.