Lumina Capital Advisers Appointed as a UK Government Official Middle East Referral Partner
· Lumina designated as official Middle East Overseas Referral Partner for UK Government’s Department for Business and Trade
· Appointment strengthens UK’s commitment to cross-border cooperation and leveraging of opportunities as UK/GCC free trade agreement discussions progress
· Reflects region’s position as a ‘global bright spot for growth’, the $900bn KSA opportunity and key collaboration across renewables and sustainable infrastructure
· Comes off the back of Lumina’s recent UK, London Mayfair, office opening and appointment of Guy Warrington, a 36-year city Veteran as Senior Adviser
· Lumina bridges capital and transactions across its core markets of the UAE, KSA and the UK, driving cross-border collaboration
Lumina Capital Advisers, a leading corporate finance advisory firm, has been appointed by the UK government's Department for Business and Trade (DBT) as an official overseas referral partner for the Middle East. This key appointment strengthens the UK's commitment to enhancing cross-border cooperation and leveraging opportunities arising from the progressing UK/GCC free trade agreement.
Lumina's role is to support UK companies seeking to engage in the Middle East, particularly in sectors such as healthcare, renewable energy, technology, and sustainable infrastructure development. This latest announcement comes amidst significant advancements in the region, such as Saudi Arabia's ambitious US$900bn infrastructure and smart city investment plan, where UK companies' specialist skills are in high demand.
"The appointment reflects our deep expertise and strong presence in the Middle East and the UK. We are excited to bring our wealth of experience to bear in supporting UK businesses navigating the region’s dynamic markets." said George Traub, Managing Partner of Lumina.
The year 2023 has seen a global focus on sustainability, with the UAE declaring it the 'Year of Sustainability' and playing host to the pivotal COP28 conference. The appointment of Lumina further aligns with these global sustainability efforts, as they facilitate UK-Middle East collaborations in renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure.
The Lumina team, with a combined experience of over 100 years in the Middle East and UK markets, offers businesses comprehensive guidance for successful market entry and expansion. The firm is backed by Guy Warrington, a 36-year City of London veteran and Senior Adviser at Lumina.
Board member John Martin St Valery, OBE, recently awarded for his exceptional contribution to British business in the Middle East, added: "Our role now extends to providing high-level regional access to both private and governmental organisations, enabling key transactions and projects for our clients in both regions."
As Lumina embarks on this new partnership with the UK government, they continue their significant work with Middle Eastern family conglomerates. Lumina recently advised Dulsco, a UAE family conglomerate, on its acquisition of UK-based energy manpower business AGR Limited, exemplifying their continued commitment to fostering successful international collaborations.