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 be based at BLK’s Dubai offices, brings over 19 years of experience in international arbitration, specializing in commercial, construction, and real estate matters, […]
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
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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
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Historic Cross-Country Railway Project Connects UAE and Oman
In a landmark development, Siemens Mobility and Hassan Allam Construction have been awarded the contract to design and build the railway systems and integration for the Abu Dhabi – Sohar railway link. This project marks the
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ADQ and OIA Launch US$180 Million Tech Fund
ADQ, a leading Abu Dhabi investment and holding company, announced the launch of the Jasoor Fund, a US$180 million technology-focused fund, in partnership with the Oman Investment Authority (OIA) represented by ITHCA Group. The Jasoor
