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...
HFW has elected new global group heads and formed a new Management Board as it seeks to accelerate growth across its international network. Key changes include Mert Hifzi being elected as the new head of HFW’s...
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,...
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has issued a consultation paper proposing to amend the DIFC Prescribed Company Regulations. The Proposed amendments will enhance the regulatory framework within DIFC and provide further structuring options for businesses operating...
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....
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...
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...
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts today released its annual figures for the full year of 2021, with total a volume of 747 cases across all divisions. The main Court of First Instance (CFI) recorded 147 cases, with a...
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...
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...
