Middle East & International News

Middle East & International News

CMS marks a decade in Oman

CMS is proud to be celebrating 10 years in Oman, marking a decade since the firm opened its doors in Muscat. CMS partner Charles Dolphin has also assumed the role of managing partner for CMS Oman,...

Kobre & Kim wins landmark victory for creditors

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 broadens reach to Vietnam

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...

A&O Shearman merger is complete

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,...

Morgan Lewis to open an office in Saudi Arabia

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 releases inaugural ESG Report

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...

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