REGULATION
Top Saudi lawyer defends legal robustness of troubled oil kingdom
Khoshaim & Associates managing partner hails measures to open up the Middle East's largest economy as it faces a deep recession
Middle East
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Allen & Overy unveils enhanced parental leave provisions for UK and UAE
New package of measures is among most generous in Middle East, according to UK magic circle firm
MIDDLE EAST
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Jones Day appoints Middle East head as it underlines its commitment to Saudi Arabia
Sheila Shadmand takes Middle East helm at cusp of 'remarkable period of social and economic change'
OFFICE CLOSURE
Winston & Strawn closes Dubai office in major strategy shift
Chicago-based international firm puts closure down to evolving client needs as team joins Squire Patton Boggs
HUMAN RIGHTS
Saudi launches human rights database initiative
As Saudi Aramco prepares Riyadh IPO, the Kingdom launches database initiative to monitor implementation of international law mechanisms.
APPOINTMENTS
Pinsent Masons makes “natural choice”
Firm appoints new head of Middle East region who is active on gender diversity issues and a “natural choice” to drive business in the region.
ISLAMIC ARBITRATION
Arbitration in “dire” need of sharia expertise
Specialist arbitration course launched in Dubai as Islamic finance grows and industry responds to “dire need” of expertise.
GENDER
Hogan Lovells barefoot in the desert
Firm's social responsibility partnership training rural women in India is to feature at Dubai expo 2020.
EXPANSION
Clyde & Co celebrates 30 year landmark
Global law firm Clyde & Co celebrates thirty years since it first established an office in the Middle East region.
PRO BONO
Dentons celebrates anniversary with '50 for 50' CSR Challenge
Dentons innovative CSR project commemorates the 50th anniversary of its Dubai and Abu Dhabi offices.