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