Dedalus has appointed Anne Ayrault (pictured) as General Counsel for France & Morocco, strengthening its legal leadership with an executive bringing 15 years of experience across legal, compliance, artificial intelligence and data privacy. In her new role, Ayrault is responsible for overseeing the legal and regulatory compliance of Dedalus’ operations in France and Morocco while […]
Following the $2.8bn merger between Ashurst and Perkins Coie at the end of June, Ashurst Perkins Coie appointed four new office managing partners in the Middle East region, namely Stuart James in Abu Dhabi, Faisal
Galadari Advocates & Legal Consultants has appointed Rimma Izmaylova as Senior Counsel in its Banking & Finance practice in Abu Dhabi, bringing over 19 years of international experience in project finance, syndicated lending, and cross-border transactions.
Gateley Middle East has appointed Renan Ozturk as Partner and Middle East Head of Tax, alongside eight tax lawyers and advisors, establishing what the firm describes as the only standalone tax consultancy integrated within a
Linklaters has appointed Amro Bakhaidar as National Managing Partner for Saudi Arabia, a role he will hold for a four-year term. Bakhaidar, an equity capital markets and public M&A specialist, was instrumental in
Gateley Middle East has promoted Dilini Loku to Legal Director, recognising her experience and growing leadership role within the firm's Employment practice in the region.
Among the 62 partners recently promoted by DLA Piper is Dubai-based Adrianus Schoorl (pictured), who joined the firm in April 2024. Schoorl advises on financial services and payments, including licensing strategies, product terms and specifications, marketing strategies,
Gowling WLG has promoted Simon Elliott to its partnership, strengthening its corporate practice in Dubai with a focus on energy, infrastructure, and technology transactions across the Middle East and North Africa region.
Gateley Middle East officialised the appointment of Amun Bashir (pictured) to partner in its corporate practice. Based in Gateley Middle East’s Dubai office, Bashir joined the firm last year, moving from Clyde & Co.
Trowers & Hamlins has relocated partner and Head of India Desk Debopam Dutta to Dubai to expand its Banking and Finance practice in the UAE and strengthen cross-border capabilities across the Middle East, India, and
