Simmons & Simmons has hired Umera Ali as a partner in a significant boost to its banking capabilities in the Middle East. With a career spanning two decades, Umera joins Simmons from a US-headquartered multinational law...
Kennedys Dubai has announced the arrival of Jemima McDonald who joins Kennedys’ corporate & commercial team as a legal director, working alongside partner Tania De Swart. McDonald has substantial experience advising on complex defence procurement transactions...
Stephenson Harwood LLP has promoted twelve lawyers to its partnership, effective from May 1, 2025. “It’s fantastic to welcome these exceptionally talented, driven and accomplished lawyers to our partnership,” said Eifion Morris, chief executive officer, Stephenson...
A&O Shearman announced that 33 lawyers have been promoted to its partnership, effective May 1, 2025. The promotions have been made across 11 of the firm’s practice areas in 16 different offices throughout 11 countries. Regionally,...
Paul Hastings LLP announced the significant expansion of its global energy and infrastructure practice with the addition of a premier European team and the opening of a new Abu Dhabi office situated as the firm’s regional...
Akin announced the continued expansion of its corporate and project finance capabilities in the Middle East with the addition of project finance partner Jennifer Riddle. Riddle joins Akin from White & Case. Her arrival closely follows...
Ashurst has announced that Karen Davies has been re-elected as global chair of the firm for a second term, effective August 1, 2025. Paul Jenkins, global CEO commented, “On behalf of the partnership, I am delighted...
Akin has announced that Alexander Malahias has joined its corporate practice to co-lead the launch of the firm’s office in Riyadh expected later this year. Malahias will be based in Akin’s Abu Dhabi office until the firm receives...
CMS has announced the promotion of 56 new partners. The new partners are based in 28 cities in 18 countries around the world, and women account for 48 per cent of all global promotions. In Muscat,...
Pinsent Masons has announced the hire of Dr. Sairah Narmah-Alqasim to head up the employment practice for its newly launched Riyadh office in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Having trained with Pinsent Masons, Sairah has...
