Passion Prevails
Firas Oggar and his legal team find new ways of delivering value to their business by building an efficient ecosystem that enables them to focus on achieving strategic goals. What led you to your role here?...
- New Lex Mundi GC Summit Report highlights harnessing the potential of GenAI
- Pinsent Masons launches Vario in the Middle East
- Clyde & Co strengthens its presence in the KSA, in line with RHQ Programme
- Launch of new law firm in the UAE by former General Counsel of Aster DM Healthcare
- Meysan Partners launches in London
- Squire Patton Boggs appoints Middle East practice co-chairs
- PwC Legal continues to strengthen Middle East service offering
Interviews
Building teams of repute
In October 2018, HFW extended its offering to clients with the formal launch of a consulting business. With an aim to advise clients on developing the business, enhancing their teams and protecting them against risk, HFW Consulting provides a wide...
Challenging perceptions
Hani T. Gharbawi of Emaar – The Economic City talks about managing the fast-growing megaproject’s legal affairs in a rapidly-developing jurisdiction. The former chemical engineer turned lawyer, Hani T. Gharbawi of Saudi Arabia’s Emaar -The Economic...
Middle East IP reform, long overdue
Kate O’Rourke and Patrick Gearon of Charles Russell Speechlys were in Dubai at the beginning of this year to speak about Intellectual Property (IP) issues specific to the Middle East at the annual World IP Forum....
The future of arbitration…
In conversation with international arbitrator J William Rowley QC on how arbitration has developed and transformed over the last two decades. Renowned arbitrator J William Rowley QC was in Dubai last month for the Dubai Arbitration...
GDPR & the Cloud: New opportunities
In conversation with Microsoft’s Ramez Dandan and Joanne Fischlin on how organisations can leverage cloud technology to effectively comply with the impending EU data protection regulations. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will change how companies...
Challenge accepted: The future of an Emirati Judge
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...
Local learning, global value
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...
The edge of innovation
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...
Breaking new ground
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...
