In a strategic move to fortify its construction disputes practice, Stephenson Harwood has welcomed seasoned consultant Simon Palmer (pictured) to its ranks in Dubai. With over 35 years of legal expertise, Palmer has a distinguished record of navigating complex, high-value, cross-border construction, and engineering disputes. His clientele includes prominent international stakeholders spanning the Middle East, […]
Global law firm White & Case has announced the appointment of 42 lawyers from diverse regions worldwide to its partnership. This new partner class, effective January 1, 2024, represents a broad spectrum of expertise, skills, and backgrounds across 11
Almarai, a vertically integrated dairy business listed on the Tadawul stock exchange with a substantial market cap of 15 USD billion, has appointed Spyros Zampelis as its Group General Counsel. With over 22 years of legal experience
International law firm Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (BCLP) has announced the election of 24 new lawyers to partnership across 8 different offices, effective January 1, 2024. With this addition, the firm’s total number of partners reaches 480. The new
Herbert Smith Freehills has officially confirmed the re-appointment of Justin D’Agostino as Chief Executive Officer for a second term, effective from May 1, 2024. The decision, following a partnership vote, ensures that D’Agostino will continue
International law firm, Trowers & Hamlins is reaffirming its commitment to Oman and the regional market through strategic internal relocations and a new addition to its Corporate practice. Leading this initiative is Partner Benjamin O’
Sherina Petit, an accomplished legal professional with extensive expertise in international arbitration, has taken the helm of Stewarts’ International Arbitration team. In her new role, she is set to spearhead the development of a specialized
Sultan Almasoud, Head of Shearman & Sterling‘s Riyadh office in association with The Law Firm of Dr. Sultan Almasoud, has been appointed to Saudi Arabia’s Capital Markets Authority (CMA) advisory committee. Almasoud’s
Khalid El Tamimi, in collaboration with BLK Partners, has appointed Tarek Saad (pictured) as a Partner, specializing in General Litigation and Shipping Disputes. In this role, Saad will also take on the responsibilities of
Prominent law firm Sameh Abdelsamad & Partners (“SA & Partners”) has announced the newest addition to its team, Nabil El Bedewy, who joins as a senior partner. With over 50 years of legal experience under his
