Alvarez & Marsal promoted James Daniell to the managing director in A&M’s Disputes and Investigations practice in Dubai as the company expands its presence in the region.

With more than 12 years of experience in financial investigations and dispute advisory services, Daniell specializes in fraud and corruption investigations, financial crime compliance, asset recovery and investigative due diligence. He has spent 10 years working in the Middle East and Central Asia and in close collaboration with corporate counsel, financial institutions and government and regulatory agencies.

Stephen Millington, managing director of A&M Middle East, said, “James has successfully advised our clients through complex criminal investigations and asset recovery situations with the utmost sensitivity. In his new managing director role, James will continue to help us deliver favorable results for our clients, and help build our reputation for trusted advisory in the Middle East.”

Daniell is a CFA charter holder and a verified anti-money laundering specialist.