Watson Farley & Williams (“WFW”) is delighted to announce that Dubai Maritime Partner Natalie Jensen has won the prestigious ‘Shipping and Maritime Lawyer of the Year’ award at the Women in Business Law Awards (“WIBLA”) EMEA 2024. Present amongst her peers at a gala dinner in London, Natalie was honoured for her exceptional achievements in the legal industry, acting for clients in the maritime sector.
The award highlighted Natalie’s significant contributions to maritime and shipping law, the advancement of women in the industry, and her work representing maritime clients across both contentious and non-contentious matters. Such recognition is a testament to Natalie’s unwavering commitment to outstanding client service, innovative legal strategies and dedication to client success.
Each year, WIBLA identifies leading women for their contributions to the practice of business law through a robust research and client feedback process which asks contacts throughout the EMEA region to recommend the exceptional women lawyers whose work has made a notable impression and impact on the maritime industry, both in-house and in private practice.
WFW Dubai Office Head Charlotte Bijlani commented: “I am delighted that Natalie has been awarded Shipping and Maritime Lawyer of the Year at the Women in Business Law Awards 2024. This outstanding achievement demonstrates the exceptional market reputation of our maritime practice in the Middle East as well as Natalie’s exceptional skills and reputation in that sector”.
WFW Managing Partner Lindsey Keeble added: “WFW takes pride in fostering an environment where talent and hard work are acknowledged and celebrated. This significant honour not only highlights Natalie’s individual expertise but also underscores our firm’s collective pursuit of legal excellence and outstanding client service. We extend our wholehearted congratulations to Natalie and remain committed to setting new benchmarks in the legal industry and maritime sector”.
Natalie said: “I am deeply honoured to be named WIBLA’s EMEA Shipping & Maritime Lawyer of the Year, a significant and meaningful milestone in my legal career. This award is not only a personal achievement but a reflection of the collective effort and trust of our valued clients and dedicated team at WFW. I am incredibly grateful to WIBLA for this recognition, and it will certainly continue to fuel my passion for both the law and the advancement of women in the maritime industry”.
