As of March 2024, Andrea Appella (pictured) has assumed the role of Associate General Counsel EMEA at OpenAI, the company founded by Elon Musk to develop artificial intelligence technologies, including ChatGPT. This new position marks a return in-house for Appella, who in October 2023 joined the Herbert Smith Freehills firm as a consultant in the […]
Al Tamimi & Company strengthens its Banking and Finance practice with the appointment of Ali El Hawary (pictured) as Partner. With over two decades of legal expertise in banking, energy, and infrastructure projects, El Hawary
UAE-based Dispute Resolution firm, Horizons & Co., has bolstered its Arbitration practice with the appointment of Paul Blakeway (pictured) as Senior Counsel. Blakeway, an accomplished lawyer qualified in England and Wales, brings over a decade
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Habib Al Mulla and Partners Welcomes New Partner
Habib Al Mulla and Partners has announced the appointment of Rabih Tabbara as their new Construction Arbitration Partner in the Arbitration and Litigation Department. Rabih brings with him an impressive 22 years of experience in the
Squire Patton Boggs has announced the promotion of 13 lawyers to partner and three to principal positions across their international offices. “I would like to congratulate each of these individuals on reaching this well-deserved career milestone,”
Galadari Advocates & Legal Consultants has welcomed George Abou Jreich (pictured) to its partnership, marking a significant step in bolstering the firm’s corporate practice. With expertise in corporate, commercial, construction, and tax law, George
Global law firm Ashurst has welcomed Vasi Papadopoulos (pictured) as a partner in the Corporate practice, situated in the UAE. This appointment marks a significant step forward in the firm’s ongoing efforts to enhance
OGH Legal has appointed Mohamed Kandeel (pictured) as Counsel, recognising his expertise and contribution to the firm. Kandeel, who previously served as a senior associate, brings extensive experience in Commercial and Corporate Law, Capital Market
Law firm Stephenson Harwood has bolstered its marine and international trade practice in the Middle East with the addition of two new partners, Mohamed El Hawawy (pictured right) and Khurram Ali (pictured left), along with
In a significant move marking the beginning of its unified leadership structure, the newly formed entity A&O Shearman has revealed the first wave of senior appointments, set to take effect on May 1, 2024. This
