Clarksons expands Middle East offering with new Sale & Purchase desk in Dubai
Clarksons is pleased to announce the expansion of its services in the Middle East with the establishment of a dedicated Sale & Purchase (S&P) desk within its Dubai office. This strategic move underscores the region's continued importance to Clarksons and strengthens the company’s commitment to enhancing its on-the-ground presence for clients. The addition of the S&P desk will enable the team to build on long-standing relationships and further increase market share.
Leading the Dubai S&P team is Tim Barraclough, who celebrates 25 years with Clarksons this year. Tim brings extensive experience, having started his shipbroking career in 1991 before joining Clarksons’ S&P division in 1999 and successfully establishing Clarksons’ Greece office in 2001, helping to build it into the sizable operation it is today. Tim later returned to London to focus on Tanker Projects in collaboration with the S&P team. Over his career, Tim has worked with a diverse range of clients, including Greek family-owned businesses, public companies, state-owned entities, and clients across the Middle East—a breadth of experience that uniquely positions him to spearhead the next chapter of growth for the S&P team in Dubai.
Commenting on the expansion, Julian Brynteson, Global Head of Sale & Purchase, said: “We are delighted to extend our global footprint with the addition of Dubai as a key location where we can support our clients locally. With 90 S&P brokers worldwide, the Dubai office now marks the team’s 11th global location. Under Tim’s leadership, we are confident this expansion will enhance our service offerings in the region, reaffirming our commitment to the UAE and its surrounding markets as they continue to grow as vital shipping hubs.”
Tim Barraclough added:
"I’m excited to join an already well-established and substantial office, bringing a new dimension to our offering in Dubai and the wider region. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, and I look forward to working closely with other departments to maximize cross-desk opportunities and deliver integrated solutions that best serve our clients. Clarksons’ broad range of services and global reach will be key to delivering value as we continue to expand our presence in this important region.”
Tim Barraclough
Director, S&P
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