Paul Hastings Adds International Energy & Infrastructure Partners in Abu Dhabi.
Paul Hastings LLP is continuing to grow its international energy and infrastructure bench with the arrival of Stefan Mrozinski and Habeeb Rahman as partners in its recently opened Abu Dhabi office.
Both come from White & Case LLP and bring a wealth of experience in corporate transactions and major infrastructure projects.
Their appointments are part of a broader strategy the firm has been rolling out since early April, which has already seen seven partners join across Abu Dhabi, London, and Paris.
Together, this group is reshaping Paul Hastings’ energy and infrastructure capabilities outside the U.S. and helping to connect them more closely with the firm’s top-ranked North American practice.
“Stefan’s and Habeeb’s appointments mark another significant moment in the strategic expansion of our global energy and infrastructure platform,” said Gregory Tan, who co-leads the firmwide practice.
“Their wealth of experience advising clients in the UAE and beyond on a broad range of corporate transactional projects adds further breadth and depth to our international practice and enhances our ability to meet our clients’ sophisticated and evolving needs globally.”
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Stefan Mrozinski has built a strong reputation advising sovereign wealth funds, corporates, private equity firms, and family offices on complex M&A, joint ventures, governance, and restructuring work.
Mr. Mrozinski has especially deep experience in energy, tech, natural resources, infrastructure, and telecoms. Chambers consistently ranks him in Band 1, and Legal 500 has named him a “Next Generation Partner” multiple years in a row.
He was also a finalist for Legal 500’s “Next Generation Partner of the Year” (MENA) in 2024.
Habeeb Rahman, meanwhile, focuses on the full lifecycle of infrastructure and energy projects from early development and procurement to construction, licensing, and operations.
Mr. Rahman’s work spans the oil & gas, petrochemical, energy, and industrial sectors, with a strong emphasis on navigating high-stakes negotiations and structuring technically complex deals.
He was recently named “Rising Star of the Year” for Construction (MENA) by Legal 500.
The firm’s expansion in Abu Dhabi is more than just a numbers game. Paul Hastings’ project finance team was ranked #1 in North America by IJGlobal in Q1 2025, and the additions of Mrozinski and Rahman add new horsepower to its ambitions outside the U.S.
The duo will work closely with George Kazakov and Din Eshanov, who helped launch the Abu Dhabi office, as well as Ibaad Hakim, who joined earlier this month.
They’re also joining forces with Paris-based partners Xavier Petet and Benoit Thirion, all of whom are part of the broader effort to grow the firm’s footprint across Europe and the Middle East.
“Din and I are delighted to have Stefan and Habeeb join our growing team and to work together again,” said George Kazakov.
“Their arrival boosts the momentum of our Abu Dhabi-based practice, and their experience is additive to our broader Middle East strategy, which is focused on helping to expand the reach of European investors into the Middle East and to facilitate investments from the region into Europe.”
For Mrozinski and Rahman, the move is as much a reunion as it is a new chapter.
“We are delighted to reunite with many former colleagues on the Paul Hastings platform and continue building our presence in Abu Dhabi. It’s exciting to join the firm at such a pivotal moment in its expansion.” said Mr. Mrozinski.
“It is clear that Paul Hastings has a strategic focus on expanding its global offering across the full spectrum of energy and infrastructure. We look forward to collaborating with the team and working with clients across the region on their most complex and high-profile projects,” added Mr. Rahman.
Paul Hastings LLP is a leading global law firm known for its innovative, client-focused approach. Founded in 1951, the firm advises top corporations, financial institutions, and investment funds across key sectors including finance, M&A, energy, real estate, and litigation. With offices across the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Latin America, Paul Hastings is consistently ranked among the world’s most elite and forward-thinking law firms.
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