Gowling WLG has promoted Simon Elliott to its partnership, strengthening its corporate practice in Dubai with a focus on energy, infrastructure, and technology transactions across the Middle East and North Africa region.
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The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts reported statistics for the first quarter of 2026. As of the reports, total claims grew 22%, from 325 claims in Q1 2025, to 396 claims in Q1 2026, with 99% of proceedings conducted online. From
CMS relocated its Riyadh office to the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD). The new office is located at Muqarnas Tower, in Financial Boulevard, KAFD, and will serve as the base for CMS’s Riyadh team.
Asafo & Co. is advising Africa Feed & Food (AFF) — an integrated agro-industrial group operating in Morocco and with presence in West Africa, including Mali, Mauritania, and Senegal — on its capital increase to the benefit
Gateley Middle East has expanded its partnership with the appointment of Alim Khamis (pictured) as head of disputes in Dubai. Prior to joining Gateley, Alim Khamis served as partner and head of office at Charles
Freshfields advised Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC (ADCB) on a €250 million term financing for JSC Uzbekneftegaz (UNG), an Uzbekistan’s state-owned natural gas and liquid hydrocarbons producer. The financing falls within the broader context of
Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy (MBH) advised Admaius Capital Partners and the founders of Parkville Holding B.V. and its subsidiaries in connection with the signing of definitive transaction documentation for the sale of a majority
Dubai-based law firm OBH Lawyers officialised the opening of its first European office in Rome. Partner Antonio Biasi (pictured), global head of corporate department and head of Europe, will be at the lead of the
Hourani officialised the appointment of disputes specialist Daniel Xu (pictured) as a partner in its litigation and dispute resolution practice. The Singapore qualified lawyer moves from Eversheds Sutherland, and will be based in Hourani’s
Jonathan Huth (pictured) is Charles Russell Speechlys’ latest partnership appointment, as he will rank within the Firm’s litigation team in Dubai. The US-qualified lawyer moves from Howard Kennedy, where he led the Middle East
