Middle East & International News

Middle East & International News

HKA appoints Amanda Clack as regional CEO of its new EMEA region

HKA, a leading global consultancy in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, expert witness and litigation support services, announces the appointment of Amanda Clack as regional CEO of its new Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region. Clack...

Oryx, the new legal start-up in the UAE

On December 6th, Oryx launched in the UAE – a consultancy shaking up the industry with both a fixed-fee and a fractional approach. More than 30 clients engaged demonstrates the pent-up demand for flexible models from...

Addleshaw Goddard Middle East marks a decade in the region

Addleshaw Goddard recently marked a major milestone for the law firm, celebrating ten years of successful operations, growth and dedicated client servicing in the region and a growing reputation for bringing more quality, imagination and impact...

ADGM introduces guiding principles on Whistleblowing

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has published its Guiding Principles on Whistleblowing. The Guiding Principles reflect ADGM’s emphasis on transparency, accountability and market integrity within the centre. Since inception, ADGM has been committed to growing an...

DFSA Crypto Token regime comes into force

The Dubai Financial Services Authority’s (DFSA) Crypto Token regime comes into force today. This regime forms the second phase of the DFSA’s work in this area following the introduction of a regime in the Dubai International...

Clyde Counsel – Clyde & Co’s new advocacy unit

Clyde & Co has announced newly appointed partner, Patrick Dillon-Malone, who joins the firm to lead the first of its kind advocacy unit in the Middle East and Africa. Dillon-Malone is a senior advocate with over 25...

Al Tamimi & Company creates first of its kind ESG role

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) concerns have become a vital part of business strategy, and more business executives are being held accountable on how they are achieving ESG targets. With ESG sitting at the top of the business...

Norton White expands global legal capability

Norton White has reinforced the firm’s position as a leader in aviation and transport law with the appointment of Middle East aviation specialist Nick Humphrey to the partnership. Humphrey will work closely with the firm’s Oceania...

Arbitra International expands footprint in the UAE

Arbitra, the management service for arbitrators and mediators, and key contacts for those seeking the most appropriate neutral has expanded its physical footprint, with the opening of new facilities within the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Arbitration...

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