Middle East

ARBITRATION

Fenwick Elliott's ex-Dubai head leaves to become an independent arbitrator

Ahmed Ibrahim reports 'surge' in popularity of arbitration in the Middle East

PARTNER HIRE

Brian Boahene joins from Ince to help build DWF's insurance presence in the region

ALLIANCES

Firms will continue to work together but say a looser arrangement suits their strategic needs

PARTNER HIRES

Arrival of construction specialists follows on from hire of two energy partners in Singapore

DISPUTES

DIFC-LCIA Arbitration Centre posts 18% increase in caseload in 2019; 2020 poised for another record year

LAW FIRM LEADERSHIP

Khalid Garousha succeeds outgoing regional head Ian Ingram-Johnson

PARTNER HIRE

Islamic finance specialist Ahmed Butt joins firm's Riyadh office from Simmons & Simmons

TEAM MOVE

Nicholas Tse to set up Abu Dhabi branch for new firm with team of two associates

OFFICE LAUNCH

UK insurance specialist takes on four-partner practice to offer local law advice

OFFICE OPENING

Sixth Middle East office 'natural next step', bolstering firm's support for Gulf states clients