Interviews

Interviews

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...

Smooth Operator

Armed with a strong appetite to succeed, Bernadette Baynie of Batelco Group focuses on delivering ‘fit for purpose’ solutions at the telecoms giant. What is the focus of your position and the general functions as the...

‘Be willing to take a stand’

At Samsung C&T, James Anderson has the opportunity to work on some of the biggest projects in the world. He shares his best practice tips on the qualities that make a good in-house lawyer. What is...

Inspiring Trust

A strong believer in letting actions speak for themselves, Citigroup’s Etienne Fivaz belongs to an elite group of leaders who lead by example.  As general counsel, Etienne Fivaz spearheads the legal function of Citigroup’s operations in...

Family Matters

Ashley King-Christopher of Charles Russell Speechlys analyses the Middle East’s family business environment with a focus on the importance of embracing a trust structure.  Ashley King-Christoper What are the main legal risks facing family businesses in...

‘To stay efficient, we need to be knowledgeable’

Henry Mainwaring, vice president, legal of Visa on how he is spearheading change, driving innovation and developing partnerships at the global payments technology giant. What is the focus of your position and the general functions as...

From New York to Dubai

In conversation with chief justices Michael Hwang and Loretta A. Preska on the newly-signed memorandum and on what’s new at the DIFC Courts. The DIFC Courts and United States District Court for the Southern District of...

The Voice of Reason

As the general counsel of one of the largest retail companies in the Middle East, Anuraag Malhotra wears many hats. An insight into his fascinating legal career.  Anuraag Malhotra is the head of legal, tax and...

Listen, Learn & Lead

Hassan Basil Hassan, general counsel of Mars Inc, on why he made the career transition from a management to a legal role and the importance of speaking the language of business to the client. What is...

Private Eye: A Period of Opportunity

In conversation with Ben Bruton, UAE managing partner of Eversheds, on the trends and changes affecting the region’s legal landscape. As the region is experiencing a slump in oil prices, do you think it presents the...

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