Global law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (‘Freshfields’) has announced the appointment of 30 new partners with effect from 1 May 2023. The new partners are drawn from all of the firm’s market-leading practices and reflect the breadth and depth of Freshfields’ global expertise. The group brings diverse experience, skills and insights to the partnership. For […]
Global law firm White & Case has expanded its Global Debt Finance Practice with the addition of Mahmoud Abdel-Baky as a partner in Riyadh. “The arrival of an experienced partner like Mahmoud expands our practice
DP World Trade Finance has appointed Karim El Tantawi (pictured) as the new Head of Legal. With over 13 years of experience in the legal field, El Tantawi brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to
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Ziad Touma named chief legal officer at Asyad Holding Group
Saudi-based investment management company, Asyad Holding Group has appointed Ziad Touma (pictured) as its chief legal officer. Touma brings a wealth of experience to the role, having served in a number of senior
Linklaters has recently announced the election of 41 new partners across its network, effective from May 1st, 2023. One of the newly elected partners is Dalia Nammari (pictured above), a Dubai-based capital markets practitioner with over 11 years
Pinsent Masons has appointed Louisa Lynch (pictured) as a real estate partner in Dubai. Lynch, who has been advising clients in the region since 2008, brings extensive experience advising developers, lenders, and investors on a range
Addleshaw Goddard, a prominent international law firm, has recently announced the addition of another key partner to its upcoming office in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The new hire, Amar Meher (pictured), will lead the
Global, sector-focused law firm HFW has named Jemima McDonald from its Corporate & Commercial practice in Abu Dhabi, as a legal director. Effective 1 April 2023. Jeremy Shebson, Managing Partner & Giles Kavanagh, Global Senior
Baker McKenzie is making further strides to strengthen its operations in Bahrain by expanding its real estate practice with the strategic rehiring of Khaled Zowayed (pictured) as a partner. Zowayed, who will be based in
Mohamed Ramadan (pictured) has been appointed as Managing Partner of OGH Legal in Egypt. Ramadan brings over 20 years of extensive experience in corporate law to the role, having advised clients on a broad range of
