As of January 2025, Skadden has opened its first office in the Middle East, located in Abu Dhabi and led by partner Michael Hilton (pictured), who leaves his post as managing partner for MENA at Freshfields. The profile Michael Hilton has been a partner at Freshfields from 2001 to 2024, reaching the status of regional […]
As of January 2025, Hamza El Hassani (pictured) has joined the firm Yassir Zarhouni as partner and, as a result, the firm has rebranded as Zarhouni & El Hassani Law Firm. The profile Hamza El Hassani
A comprehensive global survey conducted by Thomson Reuters unveils a transformative trend in the legal sector: an overwhelming majority of in-house legal departments are increasingly receptive to artificial intelligence technologies. The “Generative AI
Habib Al Mulla and Partners, headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, opens its office in Baghdad, thus entering Iraq, through a strategic partnership with Al Nesoor Law Firm, an Iraqi law firm, Al Nesoor comprising 30
Simmons & Simmons celebrates the 30th anniversary of the establishment of its Dubai office, an important milestone for the firm. Its UAE footprint continues to evolve as the recent expansion of its office spaces proves.
Muhami and She Knows Best (SKB), a community-driven platform dedicated to female connection and advice, have signed a partnership to provide legal and personal support to women. The partnership The collaboration aims to provide women
The winners of the Legalcommunity MENA Awards 2024 were announced during the gala ceremony held at the Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya in Riyadh. The Legalcommunity MENA Awards recognised the excellence amongst In-House and Law Firms teams
Bergs & More opens in Iraq in partnership with Etihad Law Firm, a Baghdad-based firm led by founder and managing partner Ahmed Al Hankawi (pictured left). The partnership, signed in Vienna on November 20, aims to
Meysan and Hammad & Al-Mehdar have announced a regional alliance due to the growing demand for legal services in the area. Meysan, having established a Riyadh office in 2021, announced that this strategic alliance will enhance
A new report from Dentons, Laws of AI Traction, identifies the critical disconnect between organizations’ AI ambitions and actionable strategies, shaped by a shifting regulatory landscape. The report is based on a survey of 450 senior
