DLA Piper has announced the promotion of Mohamed Toorani to its partnership which was effective from May 1, 2021. The promotion takes the firm’s partner headcount in the Middle East to 26, with Toorani amongst 44...
Allen & Overy has announced the promotion of 30 new partners across its global network, effective from May 1, 2021. The new partners represent 16 of the firm’s international offices, with 66 per cent of the...
Pinsent Masons has announced the promotion of 19 individuals to its partnership, taking effect from May 1, 2021. The Middle East practice sees the promotions of Faisal Attia who is head of litigation, Middle East based...
Reed Smith announced the expansion of its global corporate group in Dubai with the hire of three senior associates- Zahir Sabur, Marize Coetzer and Marie Borye. The announcement follows a significant year of growth for the corporate...
Helmy, Hamza & Partners, Baker McKenzie Cairo has recently signed Hani Nassef to join the firm as a lateral M&A partner. Nassef joined the corporate team of Baker McKenzie Cairo on March 1, 2021 with an...
Brian Boahene has joined DWF in April 2021 from Ince where he was a partner in the firm’s insurance, transportation & trade practices. At DWF, he will establish the insurance practice in the Dubai office and...
Dentons has appointed Dubai-based partner Mhairi Main Garcia as head of Energy, Transport and Infrastructure (ETI) for the Middle East. A corporate and commercial lawyer specialising in project development and M&A in the energy and infrastructure sectors, Garcia...
Simmons & Simmons announced that its Middle East team has expanded with the appointment of Tina Blazquez-Lopez as MEA Head Energy & Infrastructure on January 4, 2021 in its Dubai office. Blazquez-Lopez will be working closely...
Hadef & Partners announced five new Partner appointments across the Abu Dhabi and Dubai offices. The following lawyers have been promoted which was effective January 1, 2021. Rachel Hill, partner and head of employment has over...
Norton Rose Fulbright announced the appointment of Mohammed Paracha as head of Middle East. Mohammed Paracha will succeed Deirdre Walker, who has held this leadership role since 2017 and continues with the firm as a disputes partner. A partner at Norton Rose Fulbright...
