Justice Shamlan Al Sawalehi of the DIFC Courts has built an illustrious legal career over the years, having significant experience in the academic, private and public practice of law. It’s evident from his journey that he...
David Gallo talks to the Oath on the Academy of Law’s growth, development and initiatives for the year 2017. Established in 2015, the DIFC Dispute Resolution Authority Academy of Law (AOL) is an independent entity that...
Timothy Murphy of Mastercard on building strong relationships, establishing trust and assurance, redefining parameters and driving change. As Mastercard’s general counsel and chief franchise officer, Timothy Murphy champions innovation-led transformation at the financial services giant. He...
The chief group general counsel and company secretary of Emirates NBD leads with grit and grace, mastering her skills to drive her passion to support the UAE in achieving its global ambitions. When we asked Lubna...
As the DIFC Wills & Probate Registry approaches its two-year anniversary, director Sean Hird talks about the Registry’s achievements thus far and plans for the future. The DIFC Wills & Probate Registry (the Registry) was officially...
The core of Michael Mitchell’s role encompasses supporting the QF mission in education, research and community development. As the general counsel of Qatar Foundation (QF), Michael Mitchell oversees legal activities and is responsible for providing proactive...
Dzul Bakar of Shelf Drilling talks to the Oath on rising to the challenge of doing more with less and on leading change through creativity. It’s fascinating to see in-house lawyers actively engaged in driving their...
Markus Federle talks about three private equity transactions which Samena Capital closed in the second half of 2016. Samena Capital, a principle investment group focused on the SAMENA1 region, closed three private equity transactions in three...
The general counsel of China State Construction Engineering Corporation seamlessly blends technology and law to provide real-time legal advice. In November 2016, Sadique Mohd was awarded the General Counsel of the Year distinction at The Oath...
What does it take to build a cloud for broader good? Brad Smith, the president and chief legal officer of Microsoft shares the Middle East perspective. Microsoft’s ‘A Cloud for Global Good’ manifesto is a three-part...
