Norton Rose Fulbright today announced the reappointment of Peter Scott as managing partner for Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific (EMEAPAC), effective April 1, 2025. This marks his third consecutive three-year term in this regional role....
Reed Smith announced the appointment of Anders Nilsson as managing partner of its Middle East offices. Nilsson, who joined the firm in November 2025, will oversee the firm’s operations in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and its recently...
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, may God protect and preserve him, has issued a Royal Decree establishing the International Financial Centre of Oman (IFC Oman) and enacting its own dedicated law. The establishment of the International Financial Centre...
Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) has been granted Permanent Arbitral Institution (PAI) status in the Russian Federation, marking a further step in the Centre’s international recognition and reinforcing its role as a globally accessible forum for...
The International Bar Association (IBA) announced that Claudio Visco, a senior partner at leading Italian law firm Lipani Legal&Tax, has assumed, as of January 1, 2026, the role of president of the IBA for the 2026...
Three Crowns, the global specialist arbitration law firm, is pleased to announce the opening of its new office in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) in January 2026. With the addition of this office, Three Crowns now operates from six...
Lex Mundi, a leading network of premier, independent law firms, has announced the addition of ASAR – Al Ruwayeh & Partners (ASAR) as its exclusive member firm for Kuwait. This strategic addition strengthens Lex Mundi’s presence...
White & Case LLP announced a global rollout of Legora’s collaborative AI platform for legal professionals. White & Case selected Legora as a strategic partner to help its lawyers review faster, draft smarter, and research deeper...
Winston & Strawn and Taylor Wessing’s UK-led business announced their intention to combine on December 15th, creating a premier transatlantic law firm that would operate under a new shared name, Winston Taylor. The combination responds to...
Harneys has announced the opening of its new office in Dubai, marking the firm’s second office launch in 2025 after opening in Jersey in July. The office will be located in the Dubai International Financial Centre...
