Gide launches third Middle East office
French firm Gide Loyrette Nouel is set to become the latest international firm to launch an office in Egypt’s capital city Cairo, its second expansion in the Middle East in four months. Gide’s Cairo...
View ArticleEx-GFH Capital GC Haigh sentenced to two years in jail in Dubai
Ex-Leeds United chief and GFH Capital general counsel David Haigh has been found guilty of embezzlement and breach of trust in Dubai and sentenced to two years’ imprisonment. Haigh’s sentence includes...
View ArticleEx-GFH Capital general counsel Haigh sentenced to two years in jail in Dubai
Ex-Leeds United and GFH Capital general counsel David Haigh has been found guilty of embezzlement and breach of trust in Dubai and sentenced to two years’ imprisonment. Haigh’s sentence includes time...
View ArticleShearman & Sterling makes good on Dubai promise with DIFC launch
Shearman & Sterling has followed up on its pledge to launch in Dubai this year with the announcement it is opening an office in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). The Lawyer first...
View ArticleDechert joins forces with Saudi firm Hassan Mahassni
Dechert has joined the growing number of international firms in Saudi Arabia through a tie-up with local firm Hassan Mahassni. Hassan Mahassni, based in Jeddah, specialises in corporate, commercial...
View ArticleClydes looks to carry out domestic work in the Middle East
Clydes & Co is set to further increase its international offering with plans to move onshore in Dubai and Qatar. Currently the firm has been operating in both regions in an offshore capacity but...
View ArticleShearman & Sterling opens in Saudi Arabia in partnership with local firm
Shearman & Sterling has partnered with Saudi Arabia’s Abdulaziz Alassaf & Partners, meaning the US-founded firm can now operate in Riyadh, Jeddah and Al-Khobar. Shearman has been looking to...
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