EY appoints Chris P. Sioufi to lead MENA law practice
EY has expanded its law offering in the MENA region with the appointment of two partners to the legal team. Chris P. Sioufi joins as MENA EY law leader and Rodolphe R. Pellerin as an associate...
- John Maciver elected senior partner at Pinsent Masons
- Clyde & Co strengthens global aviation practice with Dubai partner hire
- Kirkland advises Rakiza and Iv3 on acquisition of Oman industrial water utilities platform
- TLA supports Albatha Healthcare’s acquisition of Health First Pharmacy
- CMS delivers strong growth as it unveils next strategic phase
- A&O Shearman advises Masdar on USD6.1 billion financing for landmark solar‑plus‑storage project
- DIFC Courts reports AED10 billion in claims and record caseload in H1 2026
Middle East & International News
Forensic Risk Alliance established MEA office in DIFC
Forensic Risk Alliance (FRA), a forensic accounting, business analysis and eDiscovery consultancy specialising in international and complex investigations, compliance and disputes, has established its Middle East and Africa Head Office in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the...
DIFC Courts’ new strategy widens appeal for business community
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts today released its figures for the first six months of 2022, reaffirming increased efficiency of process for businesses engaged with the region’s prime jurisdiction for dispute resolution. The volume...
Law firm highlights – June 2022
Kennedys has reported its highest ever revenue of £286m, up 8% from £264m* the previous year. The most significant growth came in North America, where revenue was up 24% to £55m, following a continued growth period...
ADGM publishes amendments to regulate off-plan sales of real estate development projects
Abu Dhabi Global Market (‘ADGM’) has issued new off-plan sales register regulations to regulate off-plan sales of real estate development projects, along with its fees’ rules. These new regulations aim to enhance the confidence of investors...
Sudden regulatory changes are ‘challenging’ but will develop the region into a first-class business destination, say experts
According to a report released this week, “challenging” or “extremely challenging” is how 51 per cent of legal decision-makers surveyed describe sudden changes to regulatory policy in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The new...
Law firm highlights – May 2022
ALFA International (ALFAI) has announced that Al-Hamad Legal Group, the current member firm in Kuwait, has expanded its membership to include Egypt. Al-Hamad Legal Group has had a historic footprint in Egypt since its formation in...
Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi and ADGM Courts Collaborate to further legal services
Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Abu Dhabi Global Market Courts (ADGM Courts) to jointly establish a bespoke Legal Clinic Programme for Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi’s Department of Law, at a ceremony that took place...
DIFC Courts Strategic Work Plan approved
His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance and President of the Dubai International Financial Centre has approved the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)...
BEEAH appoints Shaun Johnson as group general counsel
Following its recent transformation into an international holding group, BEEAH has appointed Shaun Johnson as group general counsel, building on its plans for growth in the UAE, across the Middle East and entry into new...
