Movers & Shakers

Movers & Shakers

New partner at Jones Day

Nadim Khan has joined the Jones Day as a partner in its Projects and Infrastructure Practice. He will be based in Jones Day’s Dubai International Financial Centre office, in Dubai. An attorney for more than 20...

HFW bolsters international practice

Holman Fenwick Willan (HFW) has significantly strengthened its presence in Geneva and Paris with the appointment of new partners. Olivier Bazin will be the newest Partner to join the Geneva office, effective January 2017. Bazin is...

Alastair Holland joins Curtis as partner

Curtis expanded its Middle East team with the addition of Alastair Holland as a partner in its Dubai office from September 1, 2016. Holland has worked in the UAE since 2008, latterly as managing partner of...

Double promotion at Rouse

IP firm Rouse announced the promotion of two new executives in the firm’s Ho Chi Minh City and Dubai offices. The promotions, which take effect immediately, cement Rouse’ established pan-Asian and Middle Eastern presence, further strengthening...

Philip Sacks joins Dechert

Phillip Sacks has joined Dechert’s financial services group as a partner in Dubai. Sacks was previously a partner at another international law firm. Sacks advises sovereign wealth funds, financial institutions and managers on the corporate and...

Hogan Lovells hires arbitration partner

Hogan Lovells is growing its Middle East disputes practice with the hire of arbitration partner Nabeel Ikram in Dubai. Ikram is an English-qualified solicitor advocate and a highly-regarded disputes practitioner in the Middle East. Specialising in...

Galadari appoints senior associate to Dubai office

 Galadari Advocates & Legal Consultants has announced the appointment of senior associate Davide Paoli to the firm. Paoli specialises in cross-border corporate transactions and international IP law. Over the years, he has gained a strong reputation...

King & Wood strengthens Riyadh office

King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) has announced the appointment of partner Glenn Lovell to its Riyadh office (in association with the Law Office of Majed Almarshad). Lovell brings a wealth of Saudi Arabian experience to the...

Iran and Projects specialist at CMS

CMS has appointed partner Amir Kordvani to head up the Middle East Projects Team. He will also lead the launch of the firm’s Iran Desk in Dubai, splitting his time between Tehran and Dubai. This follows...

NRF expands dispute resolution practice

Norton Rose Fulbright has announced that Paul Stothard has joined the firm as partner. His practice will be based in London and Dubai. Stothard joins from King & Wood Mallesons in London where he was a...

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