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Top Stories
Calculating Fee for Legal Service by AIDr. Omar S I Abasheikh, senior legal counsel at Halcon Systems L.L.C., shares his perspective on understanding the complexities of determining fees for legal services performed using AI and the implications for legal professionals and clients Natural,...
Top Stories
The power trioBen Cockram of Major, Lindsey & Africa discusses the convergence of Legal, Compliance and Government Affairs in the era of chaos, highlighting the strategic integration needed to navigate complex regulatory landscapes and geopolitical challenges. In the past,...
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Why ‘without prejudice’ mattersA recent Dubai Court of Cassation ruling (Case No. 486/2024) suggests onshore UAE courts may start recognising the ‘without prejudice’ principle. Mehdi Seadon and Jason Francis of Kennedys examine the implications of this potential shift. “Onshore UAE...
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Unpacking corporate governance in KSA – Part 1Shareholder rights and management responsibilities: Edoardo Betto and Hadeel Badhris of ZH Partners and Ellen Ray and Azizah Altimimi of Hourani & Partners explore how Saudi Arabia has advanced its corporate governance standards to protect shareholder rights...
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Empowering female expertsDespite discouraging recent figures, a significant change in gender equality among expert witnesses is on the horizon. Clare Lavin of HKA shares her perspective on creating a level playing field for change for aspiring female experts. For...
Middle East & International News
Ashurst has announced that Karen Davies has been re-elected as global chair of the firm for...
Akin has announced that Alexander Malahias has joined its corporate practice to co-lead the launch of the firm’s...
Simmons & Simmons has announced that Emily Monastiriotis has been elected to become the next managing...
Pinsent Masons, announces the establishment of Pinsent Masons Saudi Arabia Law Firm LLC, based in Riyadh,...
FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) and global technology company Relativity announced findings from part one of The...
HKA, a global consultancy in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, expert witness and arbitration, litigation support services,...
Features
ESG standards have evolved into a global reporting framework, ensuring ethical investments and holding companies accountable for sustainable practices, operational...
Calculating Fee for Legal Service by AIDr. Omar S I Abasheikh, senior legal counsel at Halcon Systems L.L.C., shares his perspective on understanding the complexities of...
Opinions
A recent Dubai Court of Cassation ruling (Case No. 486/2024) suggests onshore UAE courts may start recognising the ‘without prejudice’...
Empowering female expertsDespite discouraging recent figures, a significant change in gender equality among expert witnesses is on the horizon. Clare Lavin of...
Legal Deals
Baker McKenzie Cairo office has advised Maseera Holding for Financial Investments (“Maseera”), a Cairo-based digital financial services provider (FSP), on...
Ashurst advises Alpha Data on its ADX IPOAshurst has advised Alpha Data PJSC on its ADX initial public offering (IPO), acting as the issuer’s international and local UAE...
Interviews
In-House Insights
The Conscious Lawyer, authored by Kiran Scarr, inspires leaders to embrace growth mindset...
Private Eye
Stephenson Harwood talks to the Oath about maritime decarbonisation and its...
Movers & Shakers
Akin announced the continued expansion of its corporate and project finance capabilities in the Middle East with the addition of project finance partner Jennifer Riddle. Riddle joins Akin from White & Case. Her arrival closely follows that of Alexander Malahias, who will co-lead the firm’s launch in Riyadh, expected later...
Movers & Shakers
Ashurst has announced that Karen Davies has been re-elected as global chair of the firm for a second term, effective August 1, 2025. Paul Jenkins, global CEO commented, “On behalf of the partnership, I am delighted to congratulate Karen on her re-appointment as Global Chair. Over the past four years,...
Movers & Shakers
Akin has announced that Alexander Malahias has joined its corporate practice to co-lead the launch of the firm’s office in Riyadh expected later this year. Malahias will be based in Akin’s Abu Dhabi office until the firm receives its final approvals on its application for a license to operate in Saudi Arabia....
Middle East Events
April 2025
UAE: 10th International Arbitration & ADR Summit — Dubai
24 April 2025
9.10am - 5.10pm
At Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai, UAE
