Middle East & International News

Middle East & International News

Forensic Risk Alliance celebrates the launch of MEA office in Dubai

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,...

Lex Mundi report on sustainable transformation

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....

DFSA introduces Whistleblowing regime

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...

Law firm highlights – March 2022

Trowers & Hamlins has pledged to achieve a target of net zero emissions by 2030 as part of the firm’s responsible business strategy. The strategy is embedded in the firm’s governance and brought to life by...

Lex Mundi identifies record year for global M&A market in 2021

Lex Mundi has launched the latest edition of its annual report on the key trends for global mergers & acquisitions (M&A). The Global M&A Trends Report 2022 draws upon insights gathered from practitioners across 66 jurisdictions. It finds that, despite...

DIAC launches new 2022 Arbitration Rules

As part of its efforts to cement Dubai’s position as a global alternative dispute resolution hub, the Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) has finalised its new 2022 Arbitration Rules. Following review by the Arbitration Court of...

Law firm highlights – Feb 2022

Norton Rose Fulbright has appointed Madhavi Gosavi as head of banking and finance for Europe, Middle East and Asia (EMEA), effective January 1, 2022. Gosavi will succeed Chris Brown, who has held the leadership role since...

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