Latham & Watkins has been granted a Regional Headquarters (RHQ) License from the Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia. With a presence in the Middle East since 2008, the firm currently operates from two offices located in Riyadh and Dubai. Latham & Watkins was among the pioneering international law firms to secure a Foreign Law […]
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Dreny and Partners Facilitates Major Commercial Paper Issuance
Dreny and Partners, led by Iman Raouf, Partner and Director of Capital Markets and Financial Services, has played a pivotal role in the third issuance of commercial paper by “Global Corp for Financial Services”, valued
Uppercase Legal Advisory, has announced its plans to establish a practice in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in the second quarter of 2024. This strategic move is part of the firm’s expansion plan in the Middle East
ASAR, in collaboration with Watson Farley & Williams, contributes to the enhanced Global Aviation Resource Index (GARI), offering insights into Kuwait’s aviation landscape. Ezekiel Tuma (Partner, pictured) and Brenda Ntambirweki (former Senior Associate at
Pinsent Masons Vario has unveiled its presence in the Middle East, launching its flexible services business from the firm’s Dubai office. This expansion marks a strategic move to enhance the firm’s professional and
In a significant legal victory, Meysan achieved an unprecedented outcome by securing an administrative court ruling that overturned a decision made by Kuwait’s Capital Markets Authority (CMA). The case centred around a shareholder
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EMAAR and BMW Group Middle East have formed a partnership
BMW Group Middle East and EMAAR have joined forces in a strategic partnership to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in the UAE. As part of this collaboration, BMW Group Middle East will install over 50
Clyde & Co, the global law firm with a significant presence in the Middle East, has secured the approval of its Regional Headquarters (RHQ) license from The Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia (MISA). This
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Former Dentons Saudi head initiates legal action against company
Amgad Husein, the former managing partner of Dentons’ Saudi office, has taken legal action by filing a breach of contract claim against the firm in London. This move comes seven years after his departure from
Riad & Riad has achieved success in defending a multinational food manufacturing company against food safety prosecutions, which included allegations of breaching Food Control Law, Fraud Combating Law, and National Food Safety regulations. The case
