The combined firm, with revenues of over USD900 million, will be led by co-chairs Therese Pritchard and Lisa Mayhew. The latest merger will go live in April 2018. Following a vote today by the Partnerships of...
Mahmood Hussain Law Firm (MHLF) has announced that it has added a Fintech practice, setting a dedicated team equipped to advise and assist businesses on matters related to the use and implementation of blockchain technology. This...
Covington recently celebrated the launch of the firm’s expanded Dubai office by holding an evening event for over 100 clients and friends of the firm at the Four Seasons, DIFC. The firm’s enhanced offering in the...
Signed last month at the Arab Health Exhibition and Congress, the agreement between the Dispute Resolution Authority (DRA) – including DIFC Courts – and Dubai Healthcare City Authority (DHCA), fosters closer ties between the two entities,...
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has published the findings of a thematic review of client classification and suitability practices at regulated firms. The review is part of the DFSA’s risk-based supervisory efforts. The thematic review...
Six leading professional institutions, and two leading transport and infrastructure firms have launched a Conflict Avoidance Pledge, aiming to reduce the number of disputes in construction and engineering. With many projects costing c.30-40 per cent more...
The Federal Tax Authority has issued Cabinet Decision no. 59 of 2017 on Designated Zones (“Cabinet Decision”) for the purposes of Federal Law no. 8 of 2017 on Value Added Tax (“VAT Law”). Art. 50 of...
Pinsent Masons has entered an association with Saudi Arabian law firm Alsabhan & Alajaji (SJ) to enhance its coverage across the Middle East. The association with SJ will complement Pinsent Masons’ existing regional presence, providing clients...
DLA Piper has strengthened its International Tax practice with the appointment of Ton van Doremalen as partner and head of tax in the Middle East. Doremalen will join the firm’s Dubai office on December 3, 2017....
Ras Al Khaimah Courts (RAK Courts) and Abu Dhabi Global Market Courts (ADGM Courts) entered into an agreement collaborate on efforts and initiatives that enhance the legal and judicial services and uphold the high judicial standards...
