LAW FIRM EXPANSION
CMS partners with Saudi Arabian law firm
CMS has signed an exclusive partnership with Saudi Arabian law firm Feras Al Shawaf.
Middle East
LAW FIRM EXPANSION
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Gide sets up in Tehran and boosts its presence in the Middle East
The French law firm is the first to obtain a licence to practice in the country.
POLITICS
Dubai issues strict new law to regulate not-for-profits
A new law has been issued in Dubai to regulate 'civil organisations' (non-profit entities) in the emirate, official news agency WAM has reported.
Dubai issues strict new law to regulate not-for-profits
A new law has been issued in Dubai to regulate 'civil organisations' (non-profit entities) in the emirate.
SANCTIONS
Lalive signs deal with Qataris to head up claims against sanctions
The Swiss firm will analyse claims from citizens impacted by the blockade.
PEOPLE
Clyde & Co boosts TMT practice with key partner hire in the UAE
Clyde & Co has appointed Dino Wilkinson, who joins from Norton Rose Fulbright, as partner in its Technology, Media & Telecom practice in Abu Dhabi.
INTERNATIONAL LAW
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Qatar hires US legal heavyweight on $2.5 million contract
The law firm of former US senator and US Attorney General John Ashcroft has been appointed to help the Qatar Government to advise on its crisis including legal work on international counter-terrorism finance laws.
POLITICS
Egypt's President approves controversial NGO law
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has signed a controversial NGO law which is now in effect in a move widely condemned by international NGO groups and members of the US Congress.
POLITICS
Lawyer Mohammed al-Roken awarded human rights prize
A prominent United Arab Emirates lawyer who was sentenced to 10 years for plotting against the government whas been awarded a major human rights award.
LAW FIRM EXPANSION
Clyde & Co expands IP capacity in Kuwait
Clyde & Co has expanded its IP network in the Middle East with an office in Kuwait.