The firm announced that Steedman has joined the firm as managing partner, Middle East. He was most recently a partner at White & Case. Steedman’s practice focuses on cross-border mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and privatisations...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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 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 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...
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...
