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Top Stories
The work-from-home model & the legal practiceAmr Bajamal, partner at NHB Legal and founder of B Legal Knowledge, reflects on the concept of working from home for legal practitioners and considers its impact on the profession. 1. What is your view on legal...
Top Stories
Assignment of rights in the financial industryGaby Samir El Hakim, Maha Alkhabbaz and Hesham Bucheeri of NBB explore the critical role of an assignment of rights in the financial industry, highlighting its impact on risk mitigation, secured financing and liquidity enhancement. An assignment...
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Changing lanesThe confessions of a senior in-house counsel switching industries: Linda Mouaz’s candid perspective on navigating transitions, challenging sector-specific bias and advocating for hiring practices that prioritise adaptability and untapped potential over experience. After almost a decade as...
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UAE’s evolving merger controlChris Williams and Amelia Bowring of Bracewell highlight considerations for M&A practices in light of the UAE’s changes to its merger control landscape. The shift demands strategic reassessment from dealmakers navigating regulatory complexities under the new regime....
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Tried and testedDino Wilkinson of Baker McKenzie shares his perspective on the increasing use and importance of privacy certification schemes and how they are being adopted to emerging privacy regimes of the Middle East. In many industry sectors, it...
Middle East & International News
Simmons & Simmons has announced that its new office in Riyadh is now open and fully...
Opus 2 announced the addition of Tiama Hanson-Drury as the company’s chief product and technology officer (CPTO). Hanson-Drury brings...
Bird & Bird will open an office in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to support both local...
Gateley Middle East, part of professional services group Gateley, has launched Gateley Retain+: a fixed-fee legal...
Habib Al Mulla and Partners has announced the opening of its new office in New Delhi....
Eversheds Sutherland (International) is pleased to confirm that Keith Froud has now succeeded Lee Ranson as the...
Features
Gaby Samir El Hakim, Maha Alkhabbaz and Hesham Bucheeri of NBB explore the critical role of an assignment of rights...
Changing lanesThe confessions of a senior in-house counsel switching industries: Linda Mouaz’s candid perspective on navigating transitions, challenging sector-specific bias and...
Opinions
The region is emerging as a key player in international arbitration by leveraging technology and legislative changes to attract disputes...
Why ‘without prejudice’ mattersA recent Dubai Court of Cassation ruling (Case No. 486/2024) suggests onshore UAE courts may start recognising the ‘without prejudice’...
Legal Deals
Gibson Dunn advised Al Rajhi Capital Company in its capacity as sole financial advisor, lead manager, bookrunner, and underwriter on...
Baker McKenzie represents Gulf Cement CompanyBaker McKenzie has represented Gulf Cement Company PSC (“GCC”), a publicly listed company on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX)...
Interviews
In-House Insights
The Conscious Lawyer, authored by Kiran Scarr, inspires leaders to embrace growth mindset...
Private Eye
Amr Bajamal, partner at NHB Legal and founder of B Legal...
Movers & Shakers
Akin announced that Skye Smith has joined the firm as a partner in its investment management practice. Smith will begin in the Dallas office and relocate to Abu Dhabi in the coming months. Smith’s addition reinforces the firm’s commitment to growth in the Middle East and strengthens its position as...
Movers & Shakers
Al Tamimi & Company announced that Rachel Fox has joined the firm as a partner in its renowned Tax practice. Fox’s appointment supports the firm’s strategic focus on expanding its tax offering across the region in response to growing client demand and the increasing complexity of tax regulation. Working closely...
Movers & Shakers
Hourani announced that it has hired Mohamed Abdelrehiem as a partner in its Dispute Resolution practice. Based in the firm’s Dubai office, Abdelrehiem brings extensive experience in both local and international disputes. He joins along with his litigation team, further strengthening Hourani’s dispute resolution offering. With over 15 years of...
