Effective May 1 2024, 40 partners across both Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling LPP have been elected to the partnership by their current respective firms. They include David Foster (pictured), partner in charge of META (Middle East, Turkey and Africa) and Dubai. A&O Shearman’s extension The fully integrated global elite firm employs more […]
BLK Partners has announced the admission of Céline Abi Habib Kanakri as a Partner at the Firm and her appointment as the Co-Head of BLK’s Regional Dispute Resolution Practice. Céline, who will
FTI Consulting is making substantial investments in expanding its Public Sector practice in the Middle East, aiming to support government entities in their most critical transformations. Over the past year, the team has rapidly expanded
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Addleshaw Goddard Appoints Finance Head to Lead MENA
Addleshaw Goddard has announced a new leadership role for Robin Hickman who has been appointed Head of Middle East. Robin succeeds Andrew Johnston who was elected Addleshaw Goddard Managing Partner for a term of four
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Addleshaw Goddard Announces New Leadership
Addleshaw Goddard, has announced the commencement of Andrew Johnston’s term as Managing Partner. Johnston has unveiled an ambitious vision for the firm’s future, aiming to double its size by 2030. The growth strategy will
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Clifford Chance Announces Promotion of 29 Lawyers to Partnership
Clifford Chance, announced today the promotion of 29 lawyers to its partnership. The newly promoted partners, including Ahmed Choudhry in the KSA branch and Jeremy Barker In Dubai branch, exemplify the firm’s commitment to nurturing
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CMS strengthens Middle East offering with partner hire
International law firm CMS continues its strategic expansion in the Middle East with the appointment of Energy and Infrastructure partner Keith Bullen. Keith joins CMS from EY Law MENA, where he led the Energy and
In a significant development for the global legal landscape, two major US law firms, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan and Morgan Lewis, are set to open offices in Saudi Arabia. This move comes in the
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (‘Freshfields’) has unveiled the promotion of 40 new counsel, effective from 1 May 2024. Spanning various regions and practice groups, the newly appointed counsels embody Freshfields’ dedication to fostering a diverse and skilled workforce. Their
Clyde & Co, has announced the expansion of its Middle East and Africa (MEA) employment group with the appointment of partner Ben Brown and senior associate David True. Both join from Addleshaw Goddard and will
