According to a report released this week, “challenging” or “extremely challenging” is how 51 per cent of legal decision-makers surveyed describe sudden changes to regulatory policy in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The new...
ALFA International (ALFAI) has announced that Al-Hamad Legal Group, the current member firm in Kuwait, has expanded its membership to include Egypt. Al-Hamad Legal Group has had a historic footprint in Egypt since its formation in...
Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Abu Dhabi Global Market Courts (ADGM Courts) to jointly establish a bespoke Legal Clinic Programme for Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi’s Department of Law, at a ceremony that took place...
His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance and President of the Dubai International Financial Centre has approved the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)...
Following its recent transformation into an international holding group, BEEAH has appointed Shaun Johnson as group general counsel, building on its plans for growth in the UAE, across the Middle East and entry into new...
HFW has elected new global group heads and formed a new Management Board as it seeks to accelerate growth across its international network. Key changes include Mert Hifzi being elected as the new head of HFW’s...
On March 16, 2022, Forensic Risk Alliance (FRA), a forensic accounting, regulatory compliance, data analytics, and eDiscovery consultancy specialising in international and complex investigations, financial crime compliance, and disputes, hosted a reception at The Ritz Carlton,...
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has issued a consultation paper proposing to amend the DIFC Prescribed Company Regulations. The Proposed amendments will enhance the regulatory framework within DIFC and provide further structuring options for businesses operating...
Lex Mundi, the world’s leading global network of independent law firms, announces the launch of its annual thought leadership report featuring findings from its most recent General Counsel Summit, held in Munich. The Lex Mundi Summit Report 2022 (‘Report’), Enterprise Values vs....
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has launched its regulatory regime for Whistleblowing. The regime is the first of its kind to be introduced by a financial service regulator in the UAE and applies to all...
