Kobre & Kim (and co-counsel) has won a landmark victory for creditors in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Dubai Court of Cassation issued a final decision unwinding the transfer of shares by the debtors to...
Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC). The agreement was formalised during the Ho Chi Minh City International Construction Arbitration Conference...
Clyde & Co has announced the opening of its Jeddah office in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The firm has been assisting clients on matters relating to Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East for...
A&O Shearman has announced the successful completion of the merger of Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling. The first fully integrated global elite firm, it has ~7,000 people, and nearly 4,000 lawyers, including ~800 partners,...
London International Disputes Week (LIDW) has unveiled the agenda for its Main Conference, taking place on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. Featuring a line-up of internationally renowned names from the legal, business and political sectors, delegates from...
Morgan Lewis is preparing to open an office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, continuing its expansion and client service in the region after establishing the Dubai office in 2013 and the Abu Dhabi office in 2019. The...
Al Tamimi & Company has published its inaugural Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, highlighting the firm’s sustainability initiatives undertaken throughout 2023. The report showcases the impact of the firm’s efforts, which range from reducing carbon...
Allen & Overy (A&O) and Shearman & Sterling (Shearman) announced the appointment of David Foster as regional managing partner for the Middle East, Turkey and Africa for the combined firm A&O Shearman, effective May 1, 2024....
Akin’s award-winning legal data productivity platform OverRuled has acquired the Turbofac Comprehensive U.S. Sanctions Research System, creating an essential one-stop-shop for sanctions professionals globally. The acquisition significantly expands OverRuled’s platform with greater depth of regulatory information...
Allen & Overy (A&O) has received its license to operate in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (the Kingdom) from the Saudi Ministry of Justice and has opened its own office in the Kingdom, ahead of its...
