Global law firm CMS has welcomed Shehab Farouk (pictured) as the Legal Director in the Disputes Resolution team based in Muscat, Oman. With over 15 years of experience in international commercial arbitration in the Middle East, Shehab Farouk’s appointment is poised to strengthen CMS’s standing in the field of dispute resolution. Farouk’s extensive legal practice […]
ADNA welcomes Ghita Bennis (pictured) as Counsel to its Finance and Projects practice in French-speaking Africa. This strategic appointment represents a significant step in reinforcing the firm’s Finance and Projects division. With her extensive
International law firm Stephenson Harwood has confirmed the re-appointment of Eifion Morris (pictured) as its Chief Executive, extending his term for another five years starting on October 1, 2024. “It’s a privilege to lead Stephenson Harwood,
In today’s fast-evolving legal landscape, corporate legal departments are navigating a challenging terrain marked by budgetary constraints and a growing need for cost containment. The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC), in collaboration with Everlaw,
Global law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (‘Freshfields’) has appointed partner Alastair Chapman (pictured) as the new leader of its Antitrust, Competition, and Trade Practice Group. In his new role, Chapman will succeed Thomas Janssens, who
With Suzan Taha In recent months, Bahrain has witnessed a significant development in its corporate governance landscape. Resolution No. 91 of 2022 brought forth an amendment to the existing Corporate Governance Code, which is now known as ‘
Asafo & Co.:Valoris Capital launc Moroccan Energy Transition Fund
Asafo & Co. acted as legal counsel to Valoris Capital on the launch of Morocco’s inaugural investment fund solely dedicated to the energy transition sector. Valoris Capital, a subsidiary of the independent investment bank
White & Case Advises Africa50 on East2West Fiber Optic Project
Global law firm White & Case has provided legal counsel to Africa50 in its partnership with Bayobab to advance Project East2West. This ambitious initiative aims to establish a terrestrial fiber optic cable network connecting
International law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has announced that it will close its Kuala Lumpur office by the end of April 2024. “We remain committed to our successful and longstanding relationships with Malaysian clients but also
The recently released “2023 Law Department Compensation Survey,” conducted by the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) in collaboration with Empsight International, has revealed significant findings that suggest a positive shift in the gender pay gap among