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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
