BCLP Partner Philip Hecht Former Miral GC Brings Commercial Insight to BCLP’s Middle East Real Estate Practice
After nearly 10 years as general counsel at BCLP Partner Philip Hechtu Dhabi-based Miral Group, former DLA Piper lawyer Philip Hecht returns to his roots as a partner at BCLP.
January 17, 2025 at 09:31 AM
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After nearly a decade as Miral Group's GC, Philip Hecht returns to private practice as a partner at BCLP in Abu Dhabi, leveraging his in-house experience to drive commercial and real estate expertise.
Before joining Miral Group as director of legal affairs for the leisure and entertainment company, Hecht spent nearly a decade at DLA Piper as a senior legal consultant. His new role marks both a return to his roots and a fresh start in his career.
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