Movers & Shakers

Movers & Shakers

Baker McKenzie’s capital markets partner hire in Riyadh

Baker McKenzie has announced the hire of Khalid Alyafi as a partner in its transactional practice Group, based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on October 1, 2024. Alyafi’s arrival adds further bench strength to the Firm’s transactional...

Saarah Badr returns to Bird & Bird as senior counsel

Bird & Bird has welcomed media expert Saarah Badr, who rejoined Bird & Bird’s UAE team in the beginning of September as senior counsel. Prior to rejoining Bird & Bird, Badr gained unique expertise and insights...

Dentons bolsters its Saudi Arabia with arrival of Abdullah Alsulaimi

Dentons has announced that Dr. Abdullah Alsulaimi has joined its Riyadh office as a partner in the Regulatory and Litigation practice. Alsulaimi’s appointment represents a significant expansion of Dentons’ capabilities, further strengthening the firm’s ability to deliver top-tier...

Clifford Chance appoints antitrust counsel

Sabra Ferhat has relocated from the London office of Clifford Chance to become the firm’s first dedicated antitrust expert based in the UAE. Ferhat brings a breadth of experience advising clients on international antitrust issues across...

Majed Alkuraydis returns to White & Case in Riyadh

White & Case LLP has expanded its Global Capital Markets Practice and Global Financial Institutions Industry Group with the return of Majed Alkuraydis as a partner in Riyadh.  “We continue to experience high demand from leading...

CMS strengthens Middle East Banking and Finance practice

CMS has appointed partner Robin Balmer to support the growth of the firm’s Banking and Finance practice in the Middle East. Balmer joins from Norton Rose Fulbright, where he led the firm’s Banking and Finance practice...

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