HFW launches fifth Middle East office
The firm has continued to expand its international network with the launch of an office in Abu Dhabi and the hire of two partners, Vince Gordon and Tania de Swart. Finance and corporate partners Vince Gordon...
- Baker McKenzie advises Ooredoo Group on USD800 million investment in AI platform Zankore
- Quinn Emanuel strengthens UAE disputes practice with Kadry Zaghawa
- Amjad Hussain takes on office managing partner role for K&L Gates in Doha and Dubai
- Greenberg Traurig Al Thebity reinforces Riyadh presence with Kingdom Centre move
- Reed Smith appoints Mohammed Basama to expand Middle East corporate offering
- Cleary Gottlieb advises ADIA subsidiary on Jersey Mike’s IPO
- Cyril Shroff and IIM Ahmedabad launch leadership academy for future GCs
Middle East & International News
DIFC’s proposed new Insolvency Law regime for public consultation
The law attempts to balance the needs of all stakeholders in distressed situations in the DIFC with the emphasis being on providing efficient and effective insolvency and restructuring tools. Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has proposed...
Ashurst strengthens Middle East presence with Riyadh launch
The Riyadh capability, spearheaded by partner Bilal Rana, will focus on PPP and project finance, developing a regional Islamic finance practice and offering corporate services in the region. Ashurst is set to boost its practice in...
ACC’s second in-house counsel certification programme
The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) announced that the second ACC In-house Counsel Certification Programme will take place September 3-6, 2018 in Dubai. The programme, presented through the association’s credentialing arm, the ACC Credentialing Institute, is...
News from the ADGM
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has been granted observer status to the Consultative Committee of Convention 108, at its Plenary Meeting of June 19-21, 2018 in Strasbourg, France. The engagement will be headed by ADGM’s Registration...
ADJD launches basic programme for legal representatives
The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department launched the first edition of its basic programme for legal representatives, as part of its executive regulations that aim to organise the work of representatives at Abu Dhabi courts and prosecutions....
Dentons launches combinations with three firms
Dentons is launching its combination with Dinner Martin and Delany Law, two leading law firms in the Caribbean. The Firm is also launching its combination with Hawai`i’s premier law firm, Alston Hunt Floyd & Ing (AHFI),...
BonelliErede reinforces its footprint in Cairo
BonelliErede announced major news aimed at strengthening its development strategy in Africa and the Middle East. In line with the best international practices, BonelliErede launches a Focus Team on Public International Law & Economic Diplomacy, which...
Hogan Lovells bolsters offering in Saudi Arabia
The firm has entered into an association with Riyadh-based ZS&R Law Firm. The firms will work together to provide cohesive, integrated legal advice to their national and international clients. Hogan Lovells has entered into an association...
New scheme for foreign workers
The UAE Cabinet has adopted a number of strategic decisions with regard to insurance in the private sector, in addition to a legislative package of visa facilitations. As reported in WAM, A new insurance scheme for...
