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DENTONS was honoured at the Global Islamic Economy Summit on November 26, 2013 here in Dubai, in appreciation of its significant contribution to the Islamic banking sector. The only law firm recipient was presented with the...
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Middle East & International News
New law firm to open in DXB
NABARRO is to open an office in Dubai early in 2014, the Legal Affairs Department of the Government of Dubai having approved the granting of the requisite licence. This will be the firm’s third international opening...
Firms forge AIA and Citibank partnership
ACCORDING to The Lawyer, Debevoise & Plimpton and Linklaters have played lead roles advising the USD4 billion landmark bancassurance partnership between AIA and Citibank in the Asia-Pacific region. Under the exclusive deal, Hong Kong-based life...
Dubai sets rent guidelines
ACCORDING to the local daily Gulf News, Dubai landlords will have to follow a well-defined set of parameters on rental increases in their lease renewals according to a new decree. It applies to both residential and...
Holland & Knight authorised by IDB
HOLLAND & Knight has been mandated by the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) to develop a structure note that follows a proposed Musharaka Sukuk structure. IDB’s Financial Product Development Center pioneered the product concept and requested the...
Law firms win top honours
DLA Piper received two awards last month for its corporate responsibility efforts in the MENA region. The firm scooped the prestigious Arabia CSR 2013 Award at a ceremony in Dubai in addition to receiving the CSR...
KWM & SJB merges
NOVEMBER 1, 2013 marked the launch of the merger between King & Wood Mallesons and SJ Berwin through its first global law firm in Asia. Clients now have access to more than 2,700 lawyers in 30...
Firms expand
» AL Tamimi & Company expanded its network of operations in the GCC with a new office in Muscat, Oman. The company now offers clients 13 offices spanning the GCC and Iraq. » BIRD & Bird...
Lawyers commended
MICHELLE T. Davies of Eversheds has been named as Woman of the Year at the Middle East Solar Industry Association’s annual solar awards presentation last month. A partner at Eversheds, she is actively involved in policy...
Legal events update
» ‘ DOING Business in Dubai’ was hosted by Shabib & Associates (BSA) LLP, supported by JAFZA, Emirates NBD, Arago Law Firm and JCB Attorney-at-law in Lausanne Switzerland. The seminar was attended by more than 50...
