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...
Baker Botts has elected 11 attorneys to partner and promoted 10 new special counsel, effective January 1, 2026. “Our clients today face challenges at the intersection of energy and technology that span the globe,” said Baker...
Gibson Dunn has elected 42 lawyers to its partnership, effective January 1, 2026, the largest partner class in the firm’s history. The promotions reflect continued growth driven by expanding client demand across key markets and practices....
Norton Rose Fulbright confirmed that 51 of its lawyers globally will be promoted to partner, effective January 1, 2026. This year’s class spans 12 practice areas across the firm, including litigation and disputes (14), corporate, M&A...
King & Spalding has promoted 27 lawyers to partner and 17 to counsel. The promotions span 13 of the firm’s offices across the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific.“These lawyers exemplify the excellence,...
