The Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) has successfully inaugurated the 22nd International Congress of Maritime Arbitrators (ICMA XXII) on November 5th, convening leading stakeholders of the maritime and arbitration community. At 09:00, the ICMA Host Committee...
Ajith M Legal Consultancy, a new private practice firm, is set to launch in the UAE in November 2023. The founding principal of the firm is Ajith Madhavan, a seasoned industry specialist with overall 23 years...
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts signed an agreement with Dubai Chambers in October to forge a closer coalition in support of Dubai and the UAE’s economic ambitions. The agreement will promote collaboration across specific...
The International Congress of Maritime Arbitrators (ICMA) has announced that its highly anticipated XXII congress will be held in Dubai, from November 5 – 10, 2023, hosted by the Dubai International Arbitration Center (DIAC). This marks...
Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling announced that the partnerships of both firms have voted in favor of merging to create A&O Shearman. More than 99 per cent of the votes cast at each firm...
The Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) has introduced its modern Mediation Rules, setting a new standard in alternative dispute resolution amidst an evolving commercial landscape. DIAC’s commitment to meeting the dynamic needs of the business community...
Squire Patton Boggs has obtained its law license in Saudi Arabia. Middle East Practice co-chairs Gassan Baloul and Tom Wilson commented, “The coming decade promises to be a time of immense growth and development in Saudi...
Allen & Overy (A&O) announced the appointment of Khalid Garousha as interim global managing partner, effective from September 1, 2023, for an eight-month period to April 30, 2024. Garousha is the regional managing partner in the...
Consilio, a leader in legal technology solutions and enterprise legal services, has come to an agreement to acquire Lawyers On Demand (LOD), a pioneer in flexible legal talent, and SYKE, a premier legal technology consultancy headquartered...
The Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) unveiled its role as host for the prestigious 22nd International Congress for Maritime Arbitrators (ICMA XXII) from November 5-10, 2023, marking a momentous first for the Middle East. Since its...
