Latham and Bakers get stuck into bumper Saudi IPO
The IPO market might be starting to slow in London after a particularly active stint in 2014. But in other climes, it still seems to have plenty of momentum. Last week Latham & Watkins and Baker...
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Al Tamimi’s Husam Hourani: expansion beyond the Middle East on the horizon
As it celebrates its silver anniversary, Middle Eastern giant Al Tamimi & Co is looking at Africa and Asia for its next stage of growth – with a bit of help from Linklaters. Back in 1989, United...
View ArticleDoing business in the Arab world
How do you best access the Arab market? It’s a lucrative world out there, but you’ll need to understand the cultural nuances. The Lawyer’s guide to doing business in the Arab world provides key...
View ArticleSaudi firm Abdulaziz H. Al Fahad converts to partnership to aid succession
Saudi Arabian firm the Law Office of Abdulaziz H. Fahad has converted into a professional service partnership, with the aim of ensuring future partner promotions and succession planning. The firm,...
View ArticleDLA Middle East head quits to launch boutique with Carlyle MENA GC
DLA Piper’s Middle East and Kuwait managing partner Abdul Aziz Al-Yaqout has resigned to launch his own boutique firm in Kuwait. Al-Yaqout has teamed up with Carlyle Group MENA general counsel Bader...
View ArticleShearman plans Riyadh and Dubai launches in bid for Middle East growth
Shearman & Sterling is gearing up to significantly expand its presence in the Middle East, with plans for new outposts in Dubai and Riyadh. The firm, which has had an office in Abu Dhabi since...
View ArticleLND: Shearman plans Riyadh and Dubai launches in bid for Middle East growth
Shearman & Sterling is gearing up to significantly expand its presence in the Middle East, with plans for new outposts in Dubai and Riyadh. The firm, which has had an office in Abu Dhabi since...
View ArticleDWF tears up UK-only strategy with Dubai office launch
DWF is launching in Dubai, the firm’s first office outside of the UK and Ireland. The office, which will initially house four lawyers, will be led by DWF non-marine insurance partner Chris Ryan. The...
View ArticleWinston launches in Middle East and boosts US, London with eight Pillsbury...
At least eight Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman’s partners in the US have quit to join Winston & Strawn’s corporate, finance and private equity practice, with a handful more expected to follow in...
View ArticleBaker Botts scores Trowers big-hitters for Dubai office
Baker Botts has announced the hire of Trowers & Hamlins’ United Arab Emirates (UAE) head Abdullah Mutawai and head of international disputes Lucas Pitts in a boost to its Dubai offering. Mutawi...
View ArticleVardags signs agreement with Trench to break into Dubai HNW market
High net worth family firm Vardags has signed a joint venture collaboration with Dubai firm Trench & Associates in order to break into the valuable United Arab Emirates (UAE) market. The deal sees...
View ArticleAl Tamimi expands Saudi operations to Jeddah with ex-Baker Botts hire
Middle East firm Al Tamimi & Company has expanded its presence in Saudi Arabia to Jeddah with the hire of a former Baker Botts lawyer. The new office is led by Sumit Soni, who joined Al Tamimi...
View ArticleDLA Piper to launch second and third offices in Saudi Arabia in 2015
DLA Piper has confirmed its second office in Saudi Arabia will open in Jeddah this year, with plans to launch a third by the end of 2015. The firm announced its second Middle East base will be headed...
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Top tips for dealing with a crisis and how Gibson Dunn’s reaction to Djibouti...
As Gibson Dunn battles to protect its image while partner Peter Gray fights to protect his reputation, what can firms learn about how to manage a crisis? If you’re looking for a safe bet after the...
View ArticleWhite & Case turns to Clifford Chance for Dubai capital markets hire
White & Case has appointed Clifford Chance’s Middle East capital markets head, Debashis Dey, as a partner in Dubai. Dey has worked in Clifford Chance’s Dubai office since 2006 as head of capital...
View ArticleCharles Russell Speechlys expands Middle East construction practice with...
Charles Russell Speechlys has hired a new head of construction for the Middle East from Trowers & Hamlins. Paula Boast became a partner at Trowers & Hamlins’ Bahrain office after leaving...
View ArticleWinston & Strawn confirms Dubai launch with Pillsbury project finance team hire
Winston & Strawn has confirmed it plans to launch an office in Dubai in the coming months with the hire of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman finance partners James Simpson and Stephen Jurgenson....
View ArticleFormer GFH GC Haigh faces criminal embezzlement charges after Dubai hearing...
Ex-Leeds United chief David Haigh will face embezzlement and breach of trust charges in Dubai after his case was escalated by the Dubai prosecutor to the Dubai criminal courts last week. Haigh may...
View ArticleLND: Former GFH GC Haigh faces criminal embezzlement charges after Dubai...
Ex-Leeds Utd chief David Haigh will face embezzlement and breach of trust charges in Dubai after his case was escalated by the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) to the Dubai criminal courts...
View ArticleFormer GFH GC Haigh faces criminal embezzlement charges after Dubai hearing...
Ex-Leeds United chief David Haigh will face embezzlement and breach of trust charges in Dubai after his case was escalated by the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) to the Dubai criminal...
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