Middle East & International News

Middle East & International News

New director at the DIFC Courts

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts confirmed the appointment of His Excellency Justice Omar Al Mheiri to the position of director by His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of...

DFSA introduces regulatory framework for Investment Tokens

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has launched its regulatory framework for Investment Tokens. The framework reflects the proposed regulations outlined in Consultation Paper 138 issued in March 2021 and forms the first of two phases...

Law firm highlights – October 2021

Baker McKenzie has announced revenues for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021 (FY21) of USD3.1 billion, the first time the Firm has crossed the USD3 billion mark. Revenues increased by 7.8 per cent compared to...

Baker McKenzie elects new global executive committee members

Baker McKenzie has elected two new members to its Global Executive Committee. London-based Kirsty Wilson, corporate partner and chair of the Global Reorganisations Group, joins both the Executive Committee, and the firm’s EMEA Regional Council, while...

Law firm establishes presence in Saudi Arabia

Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP has announced the opening of an office in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in association with newly-formed Trafua Legal Consultants. The office will provide Saudi and international legal services to...

ADGM adopts new standard contractual clauses for data transfers

The Office of Data Protection (ODP) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has adopted and released Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) regarding the transfer of personal data outside of ADGM. The SCCs adopted reflect the requirements outlined...

ADG Legal partners with Evolvin’ Women

ADG Legal, a Dubai based bespoke law firm has signed an agreement with Evolvin’ Women, a social enterprise dedicated to the empowerment of women in developing countries  and help advance the skill development of women in...

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