Middle East & International News

Middle East & International News

Conselis Law launches in the UAE

A new specialist disputes and investigations firm, Conselis Law, has launched in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The firm is headquartered in the UAE but with a global reach. Conselis Law has been founded with a...

Law firm highlights – December 2021

PwC Legal in the Middle East signed a strategic alliance agreement with the Dr. Qaisar H Metawea Law Firm in Saudi Arabia as part of its regional expansion and integrated services offering. The alliance establishes a...

DFSA launches Task Force on Sustainable Finance in DIFC

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) launched the Task Force on Sustainable Finance (TFSF) in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). Comprised of members from 12 DIFC-based entities, the TFSF aims to drive forward discussions regarding...

Lex Mundi launches expanded global attorney-client privilege guide

Lex Mundi has launched an expanded Global Attorney-Client Privilege Guide. This has been developed as a collaboration between the Lex Mundi Litigation, Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Group and Jenner & Block, the Lex Mundi member firm from Illinois,...

UAE regulatory authorities jointly issue guidelines

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi...

Kobre & Kim enhances capabilities in the Middle East

Kobre & Kim has opened in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, expanding its globally integrated disputes and investigations offerings in the Dubai International Finance Centre jurisdiction as well as the greater Middle East and Africa. The location will serve...

Law firm highlights – November 2021

Law firm highlights Simmons & Simmons has announced the launch of a new GreenTech fund, which will support start-ups that are focused on using technology to mitigate the climate and biodiversity emergencies. The fund will award...

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