Movers & Shakers

Movers & Shakers

HFW’s new partner in Kuwait

HFW has continued to expand its fast-growing Middle East offering with the hire of partner Kashif Syed in Kuwait City. Syed has a broad corporate and commercial practice and joins HFW from International Legal Group, having...

Stephenson Harwood partner Ron Nobbs relocates to Dubai

Stephenson Harwood has bolstered its Middle East construction practice with the relocation of partner Ron Nobbs from London, with further plans to grow the team over the next five years. Nobbs has more than three decades...

Stuart Jordan of Baker Botts relocates to Middle East

 Baker Botts has announced the relocation of partner Stuart Jordan to its Dubai office from London in response to growing client demands in the Middle East. Jordan was recently appointed as the firm’s global head of...

Baker McKenzie’s capital markets partner hire in Riyadh

Baker McKenzie has announced the hire of Khalid Alyafi as a partner in its transactional practice Group, based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on October 1, 2024. Alyafi’s arrival adds further bench strength to the Firm’s transactional...

Saarah Badr returns to Bird & Bird as senior counsel

Bird & Bird has welcomed media expert Saarah Badr, who rejoined Bird & Bird’s UAE team in the beginning of September as senior counsel. Prior to rejoining Bird & Bird, Badr gained unique expertise and insights...

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