Debby Burton-Shaw from international law firm Trowers & Hamlins has been awarded an MBE for her services to the British Community in Abu Dhabi.
A regulatory lawyer of 30 years, Debby joined the Trowers Abu Dhabi office in 2004.
During her time in Abu Dhabi, Debby was Hon. Legal Advisor to the British Ambassador to the UAE, as well as serving on the Board of Governors of The British School Al Khubairat, the only not for profit British School in Abu Dhabi.
Debby commented on her MBE:
"It is a tremendous honour and privilege to be recognised by Her Majesty The Queen in her Birthday Honours list. I am immensely proud of the relationship between British community and the people of the UAE and am grateful for having had the opportunity to support the British Community in Abu Dhabi. I would like to thank all the people that have helped me over the years."
