Reed Smith announced the appointment of partner Timothy Cooke as chair of the firm’s International Arbitration practice. Singapore-based Cooke has extensive experience advising on complex, high-value international commercial and investment disputes arising in a broad range...
Baker Botts has appointed Alhassane Barry as partner and global head of mining and metals (non-US) in its global projects department in the UAE, continuing the firm’s sustained investment in energy, mining and natural resources, project...
Ashurst announced the appointment of Chris Beaumont-McQuillan as partner, based in Abu Dhabi, to further build out its real estate practice as part of the continued expansion of the firm’s presence in the Middle East and...
BSA Law has announced the promotion of Bassel Boutros to partner in the firm’s litigation practice, based in Dubai. Mr. Boutros has been a key contributor to the Firm’s onshore litigation team and brings over fifteen...
As part of establishing a dedicated construction disputes capability, Hourani announced the appointment of Daniel Xu as a partner in its litigation and dispute Resolution practice. Based in the firm’s Dubai office, Xu is a disputes...
Akin announced that Shane Jury has joined the firm as a partner in its Middle East disputes practice. With the addition of Jury, Akin strengthens its disputes presence in the region, building on multi-billion-dollar wins for...
Baker McKenzie announced that Philip Clarke will join the Dubai office as a financial regulatory partner in its Banking & Finance Practice Group. This strategic hire reinforces the firm’s commitment to expanding its financial regulatory capabilities...
In a further expansion of its operations in the Middle East, international law firm Simmons & Simmons announced on January 5, 2026, the opening of a new office in the ADGM, the Abu Dhabi Global Market....
Stephenson Harwood LLP has strengthened its Saudi Arabian practice with the arrival of partner Jawahir Al-Subaie. Jawahir joins the firm in Riyadh and brings more than 12 years of experience in corporate and commercial law, including...
Simmons & Simmons has announced the hire of Hannah Shipley as partner to lead the firm’s Middle East tax practice, based in its Dubai office. Shipley brings more than 20 years’ experience in financial services tax...
