Partner Martin Kavanagh (pictured), who was previously co-head of the firm’s Africa Group, has been appointed as chair while partners Jean Meijer and Paul Morton have been appointed as the Group’s new co-heads. Their roles came into effect on 1 July 2024. Collectively, they take over from former chair Peter Leon and former co-head Nina […]
Eversheds Sutherland appointed Keith Froud (pictured left) and Lino Mendiola (pictured right) as the firm’s new co-chief executives, who will take office in the second quarter of 2025. Keith Froud
Said Al-Shahry & Partners (SASLO) appointed Alaa Al Hinai (pictured) to senior associate in SASLO’s corporate/commercial practice in Oman. Alaa Al Hinai’s career path Al Hinai joined SASLO in 2018 as a trainee
Abdullah Alajlan (pictured) has joined the K&A Partnership, effective July 2024. Abdullah Alajlan career path Abdullah Alajlan routinely advises clients on matters of litigation and arbitration, and has led on K&A’s
Giovanni Lombardi (pictured), general counsel of illimity Bank and general manager of illimity foundation and chairman of LAISA, now also holds the role of treasurer officer of the
Sabra Ferhat relocates from Clifford Chance’s London office to become the Firm’s first dedicated antitrust expert based in the UAE. Ferhat brings a breadth of experience advising clients on international antitrust issues across
Global law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (‘Freshfields’) has appointed Sami Tannous (pictured) as its regional managing partner for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Sami Tannous Tannous is a Middle East disputes specialist focusing
Global law firm Kennedys has made a further 97 senior appointments as part of its annual round of promotions. Three appointments have been made in the MENA region. The promotions in the MENA region included legal
Leen Zaza (pictured) has joined Latham & Watkins’ Riyadh office as a partner in the M&A and Private Equity Practice. Zaza regularly advises Saudi and international companies, private equity firms, investors, and government
Dentons announced that its Global Board of Directors and Global Advisory Committee have elected Kate Barton (pictured) as the Firm’s next Global CEO. Barton will join Dentons from EY, where she has had a
