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 years, with effect from 1 May 2024. Robin has built a strong debt restructuring practice in the Middle East over […]
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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
Saudi Arabia’s low-cost airline, Flynas, has announced its intention to list shares on the Tadawul stock exchange this year. This move aligns with Saudi Arabia’s broader ambitions to expand its aviation sector and
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Law Firm Leads the Way with Inaugural ESG Report
Al Tamimi & Company has released its first-ever Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report. The report details the firm’s sustainability initiatives that were carried out during 2023. The report highlights the outcomes of the company’
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
Global law firm, Baker McKenzie has advised Allianz Group, a renowned global insurer and asset manager, on the divestment of its 51% shareholding in Allianz Saudi Fransi Cooperative Insurance Co (Allianz Saudi Fransi) to Abu Dhabi
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Linklaters Guides Consortium in Aster DM Healthcare Deal
International law firm Linklaters has provided legal counsel in the landmark US$813 million acquisition financing of Aster DM Healthcare’s GCC business. The transaction saw a consortium of regional financiers providing acquisition financing facilities to
