After the huge success of last year’s event, LexisNexis® is pleased to host the 2nd Qatar Business Law Forum & Awards, in partnership with Qatar University College of Law, Qatar Foundation and the Association of Corporate...
Under the agreement, both authorities will share information on developments and innovations in FinTech in their respective markets. The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) in Hong Kong entered into...
In July 2017, Charles Russell Speechlys bolstered its presence in the Middle East with a new office in Dubai. With existing offices in Bahrain and Qatar, the firm has been advising clients in the Middle East...
In September 2017, legal professionals in the United Arab Emirates will be able to enhance their academic qualifications with the launch of Middlesex University Dubai’s new LLM programmes. The LLM in International Business Law and LLM...
Support Legal, a new legal services platform, is aiming to change the legal landscape forever for entrepreneurs and emerging companies across the UAE, GCC and beyond. Support Legal’s innovative concept is the start of a new...
Pinsent Masons announced details of its unaudited results for FY16/17. The firm achieved global turnover of £423.1m, an 11 per cent increase on FY15/16. Almost 85 per cent of revenues were generated from clients operating...
In his address to delegates, His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah (RAK), stated, “The holding of the DIFC Courts’ General Counsel Forum in Ras Al...
The financial centre has become the first regulatory body in the MENA region to be part of the R3 consortium. Further, it has admitted the first five regional and international RegLab applicants. ADGM joins R3 Consortium...
CMS UK, Nabarro and Olswang announced the completion of their transformational merger, creating the 6th largest law firm globally by headcount. Trading as CMS, and with 70 offices across 39 countries, the new firm blends scale...
Continuing its aim to facilitate ongoing dialogue between the region’s legal experts and maritime industry professionals, the Emirates Maritime Arbitration Centre (EMAC) hosted its fourth successful ‘Breakfast with EMAC’ seminar on May 16, 2017 at its...
