Building for Tomorrow
Nicholas Polley of SEDCO Holding talks about why it is important for the general counsel to be a business partner to the organisation, the challenge in hiring external counsel and shares his thoughts on possible legislative...
- Legal deals of the week (November 7, 2024)
- This week’s Movers & Shakers (October 18, 2024)
- Eversheds Sutherland names Keith Froud and Lino Mendiola as co-chief executives
- This week’s Movers & Shakers (Sep 12, 2024)
- Hadef & Partners unveils new brand identity
- Baker McKenzie advises Sunset Hospitality Group
- Gordon Brothers strengthens Middle East presence with Dubai launch
In-house Insights
Setting the Course
The head of legal of Drydocks World fills us in on his journey from private practice to Dubai’s most iconic shipyard, the pro-bono programme, and his thoughts on leading an empowered in-house team. “When I walk into...
A Legal Maestro
3M’s CEEMEA area general counsel talks about how creating and managing a world-class legal team is a lot like conducting an orchestra. Walid Sowaidan effortlessly wears a dual hat as area general counsel for CEEMEA and...
Bruce Almighty
The general counsel for General Electric talks to the Oath about operating across diverse countries and his role in the transformation and expansion of the company’s legal function into a centre of excellence. In 2014, General...
True Grit
Perseverance, passion and hard work are the key ingredients to be lead with courage and confidence. The inaugural GC Rendezvous highlights the role of women in law and leadership in shattering the glass ceiling and rising to...
Excellence Beyond Compliance
Markus A. Federle of Samena Capital talks to the Oath on his career journey from Germany to Dubai, working across multiple jurisdictions and expansion of the company’s legal strategy. Dr. Markus A. Federle, senior managing...
Reinventing the wheel, the Fajr Way
When Zahid Kamal was considering an in-house role, he had one concern – would the work be stimulating enough? In 2011, Kamal found his calling in Fajr Capital as its director and head of legal and...
The Purpose of Investment Treaty Agreements
Alain Farhad of Squire Patton Boggs talks about the growth, purpose and scope of investment treaty agreements in the region. What are international investment agreements and what purpose do they serve? International investment agreements are divided...
Making Diversity a Priority
Kiran Scarr, general counsel of Dubai Multi Commodities Centre, discusses her views on diversity, the current legal services market and mentorship of women in law. What led you to your role at DMCC? What is your...
Kuwait: Powering Ahead
Kuwait maybe slightly behind the curve compared to its GCC neighbours, however the country is taking huge strides to diversify its economy and make it for conducive for business opportunities. Peter Somekh and Terry O’Regan of...
