HFW expands into new Riyadh office to meet Saudi team growth
HFW has announced the relocation of its Riyadh offering to a new office space at Tuwaiq Gate. The new office on King Fahad Road is located on one of the main transport axes in Riyadh –...
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Middle East & International News
HFW to launch USD5 billion investor class action against Switzerland following Credit Suisse collapse
HFW is initiating a USD5 billion class action against Switzerland arising from the collapse of Credit Suisse and write down of CS AT1 bonds. The firm has been instructed by a substantial group of Credit Suisse...
USD5 billion and counting: Titanium Escrow marks milestone year at ADGM
Titanium Escrow, the Abu Dhabi-based provider of regulated escrow and custody services, has surpassed USD5 billion in secured transactions, marking its fifth anniversary as demand grows across the Middle East for sophisticated corporate payment infrastructure for...
Simmons & Simmons sets sights on Abu Dhabi in latest expansion move
Simmons & Simmons has announced that it will further expand its Middle East practice by opening a new office in the ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi, the Capital of the United Arab Emirates...
National Day Initiative by Habib Al Mulla and Partners
In celebration of the UAE’s 54th National Day and the Year of Community, Habib Al Mulla and Partners announced the launch of a unique legal initiative to support the next generation of Emirati entrepreneurs. This groundbreaking...
Akin receives MOJ license to open office in Riyadh
Akin announced that it has secured a license from the Ministry of Justice of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), the final approval required for the firm to launch in Riyadh. The office is set to...
DIAC partners with Jus Mundi and Jus AI to accelerate AI innovation in Arbitration
The Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) and Jus Mundi are pleased to announce a groundbreaking AI and innovation partnership aimed at equipping DIAC with Jus AI cutting-edge artificial intelligence tools to streamline its operations and boost efficiency. Under...
Kennedys appoints first chief operating officer
Kennedys has appointed Tracy Watkinson as its inaugural chief operating officer (COO). Watkinson brings extensive experience in financial leadership and operational management, having held senior roles at major financial institutions such as Barclays, UBS, and Credit...
‘Re:link’ by Linklaters has launched in the Middle East
Linklaters’ flexible lawyer platform, Re:link, has established its presence in the Middle East bringing its model for high-performance legal talent to one of the world’s most dynamic markets. Full-integrated within Linklaters, Re:link connects clients with Linklaters-approved,...
Norton Rose Fulbright reveals Global M&A trends and risks report
Norton Rose Fulbright, in collaboration with Mergermarket, has released the third edition of its annual Global M&A trends and risks report, examining the trends shaping dealmaking around the world and including a survey of 200 top-level executives...
