Arbor Law has welcomed Josh Smith to its business in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Smith joins the commercial law firm as a senior corporate finance and commercial lawyer with extensive cross-border experience across multiple sectors...
Stephenson Harwood LLP has strengthened its dispute resolution practice with the arrival of Ryan Whelan, who joins the firm as a partner in Dubai. Whelan’s practice primarily focuses on the infrastructure and energy sector. Ryan has...
Galadari Advocates & Legal Consultants announced the appointment of Charbel Fadel as the new head of corporate and commercial practice, further reinforcing the firm’s commitment to excellence in this core area. Fadel is a partner in...
Bird & Bird has announced that Sydney partner Bill Smith has relocated to the UAE to head Bird & Bird’s Dispute Resolution practice in the Middle East. Smith initially joined Bird & Bird’s Sydney office in...
Photograph Caption: (L-R): Bryan Wilson, Marc Penman, Josh McFadzen & Ross Blyth Clyde & Co has announced the growth of its energy practice in Abu Dhabi with the hire of two market-leading partners, Josh McFadzen and Bryan...
Paul Hastings LLP announced the addition of corporate finance lawyer William Watson as a partner in Abu Dhabi. Joining from White & Case LLP, Watson has extensive experience advising borrowers and lenders across a broad range...
Walkers, the international legal and professional services firm, has made 58 senior promotions across its legal and professional services teams, taking effect from July 1, 2025. In Dubai, Reghard Smith has joined the partnership in the Corporate team....
Linklaters announced the expansion of its global Litigation, Arbitration & Investigations (LAI) practice in the Middle East with the launch of an on-ground presence in Dubai. The Middle East practice will be led by LAI counsel Sean Cameron....
SAT & Co is pleased to announce the promotion of Ahmed Yehia Hamdalla to partner within the firm’s Dispute Resolution team. Hamdalla is a trusted advisor to regional businesses, high-net-worth individuals, and specialised trading companies, particularly...
Gibson Dunn has announced that Carolyn (Caro) Abram has joined the firm’s Dubai office as a partner in its Investment Funds Practice Group. Commenting on Abram’s arrival, Shukie Grossman, global chair of Gibson Dunn’s Investment Funds...
