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...
Reed Smith announced the publication of its International Arbitration Report 2025: A Multi-Jurisdictional Analysis of Challenges to Arbitration Awards, a data-driven study examining how courts across leading arbitral seats handle applications to set aside arbitral awards....
In a move that reflects its continued growth and long-term commitment to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, leading international law firm Baker McKenzie has relocated its Riyadh office to Laysen Valley, one of the city’s emerging...
