Middle East & International News

Middle East & International News

Walid Merhej Law Firm merges into El-Khoury & Partners Legal Counsel

EKP has announced that Walid Merhej Law Firm has merged into El-Khoury & Partners Legal Counsel. The joining of the two regionally recognised law firms based in Beirut resulted in the appointment of a new partner, Walid Merhej, as well as the addition...

ADGM FSRA issues enhancements to its Capital Markets Framework

ADGM FSRA completes significant enhancements to its capital markets framework to reinforce and secure its market-leading position in the MENA region Wide-ranging changes covering securities, derivatives, commodities, benchmarks and virtual assets, further bolster ADGM’s innovative and...

Fichte & Co is the UAE’s first LLC registered law firm

After earning many landmark judgments for its clients, Fichte & Co Legal has now earned an unprecedented decision for itself with Ruler’s Court authorisation to become the first law firm in UAE to be registered as...

OGH Legal enhances UAE presence with new Abu Dhabi office

OGH Legal (“OGH”) has announced its opening of an additional office in the UAE. Until recently, OGH’s Dubai office served clients throughout the seven Emirates with their various local and Federal Court Circuits. More recently however,...

Forensic Risk Alliance established MEA office in DIFC

Forensic Risk Alliance (FRA), a forensic accounting, business analysis and eDiscovery consultancy specialising in international and complex investigations, compliance and disputes, has established its Middle East and Africa Head Office in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the...

DIFC Courts’ new strategy widens appeal for business community

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts today released its figures for the first six months of 2022, reaffirming increased efficiency of process for businesses engaged with the region’s prime jurisdiction for dispute resolution. The volume...

Law firm highlights – June 2022

Kennedys has reported its highest ever revenue of £286m, up 8% from £264m* the previous year. The most significant growth came in North America, where revenue was up 24% to £55m, following a continued growth period...

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