Norton Rose Fulbright has strengthened its Middle East and Africa energy, infrastructure and natural resources offering with the appointment of Remy Lerner, who will join the firm’s Dubai office following a short transitional period in Paris....
Clyde & Co announced the appointment of Omar Khattab as a partner in its white-collar crime & sanctions team, further strengthening the firm’s global Regulatory & Investigations (R&I) practice and supporting its long‑term strategy to further...
Gateley Middle East has announced the appointment of Amun Bashir to partner in its Corporate practice, marking a significant investment in the continued growth of the firm’s Middle East business. Bashir joined Gateley Middle East last...
Bird & Bird has strengthened its Media, Entertainment & Sports (MES) team with the appointment of Commercial partner Bandar Al Hamidani in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Bandar, a Saudi Arabian -qualified lawyer, brings a wealth of experience...
Fatima Balfaqeeh (FCIArb C.Arb, MRICS, FCIPS), founder and managing partner of Balfaqeeh Advocates & Legal Consultants, has been officially designated by the Government of the United Arab Emirates to serve on the Panel of Arbitrators of...
Ashurst announced the appointment of energy and infrastructure lawyer Anne Wicks as partner in the Projects & Energy Transition practice based in Abu Dhabi, in a boost to Ashurst’s energy and project development capabilities in the...
Conyers has announced that David Holloway, a leading international disputes lawyer with more than two decades of experience, has joined the firm as partner. Holloway will practise Cayman Islands and British Virgin Islands (BVI) law, with...
Ashurst announces the appointment of 18 new partners from May 1, 2026. The new partner cohort for 2026 span 11 practice groups and 9 of the firm’s 32 offices, evenly split between EMEA/US and APAC. The firm’s...
Addleshaw Goddard announced the appointment of Shyamal Jeewoolall as partner in its Middle East team, marking the launch of the firm’s Aviation Finance practice in the region. Shyamal joins from Holman Fenwick Willan (HFW), bringing extensive...
A&O Shearman has promoted 33 lawyers to its partnership, effective May 1, 2026, deepening its capabilities across practices and markets worldwide. The promotions span 14 countries and 18 offices, reflecting the firm’s commitment to supporting clients...
