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...
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- Addleshaw Goddard advises Miahona Company on acquisition of Sha’s Water Services Limited
- DIFC Courts unveils Dispute Resolution Oracle to advance Courts of the Future vision
- Bracewell advises lenders on refinancing of Barka 3 and Sohar 2 power plants in Oman
- Galadari appoints Hanan Al‑Qennah as senior counsel to strengthen regulatory practice
- Norton Rose Fulbright supports Truleum Venture Partners on tokenised private credit fund launch
Interviews
Good Governance, Fair Sport
How can the Middle East develop better sport governance standards? Jonathon Davidson shares his insights on how modernising the region’s sports organisations can improve transparency, accountability and fairness. Jonathon Davidson, founding partner, Davidson & Co What...
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...
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...
