Middle East/Saudi Arabia - Page 2
Squire Patton Boggs continues Middle East push with Saudi banking hire
Islamic finance specialist Ahmed Butt joins firm's Riyadh office from Simmons & Simmons
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
Saudi launches human rights database initiative
As Saudi Aramco prepares Riyadh IPO, the Kingdom launches database initiative to monitor implementation of international law mechanisms.
IBA attacks Saudi beheadings
Saudi Arabia is flouting international law with surge in beheadings, says IBA report which highlights record rate of execution in the kingdom.
Saudi in arbitration tie-up
Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration launches International Fellowship Programme in partnership with CIArb
HFW's unveils new Saudi association
Firm continues to develop Middle East practice with regional partner, eyes more dispute resolution opportunities.
Saudi Arabian justice ministry announces divorce by text for women
Saudi women will now be receiving divorce notice by text message, ensuring women know about marital status change.
Human rights group wants to use Argentina's constitution to accuse MbS
In call to investigate crown prince Mohammed bin Salman over death of Saudi journalist, Human Rights Watch turns to Argentine constitution.
Riyadh to host first Saudi Law Conference end of month
Justice minister to host legal profession as legislative changes take place in context of Vision 2030, Aramco's IPO, Yemen and Qatar.
Legal advisors told to stand down on 'biggest IPO in history'
Eager lawyers and other professional firms to stand down as reports indicate financial, legal and regulatory worries are halting IPO.
Saudi Arabia to launch new bankruptcy law next month
The new system is part of a drive to modernise the Saudi legal system, aimed at enhancing the confidence of domestic and foreign investors.
Hogan Lovells seals Saudi alliance after two-year search
Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and reforming crown prince MBS attracting firms to the kingdom, as Hogan Lovells forges partnership.
Saudi Interior Ministry to launch the anti-harassment system within days
The Saudi Arabia Interior Ministry is planning to roll out a new anti-harassment system as soon as this week.
Saudi Arabia slowly increases female lawyer intake
More female lawyers are registering in Saudi but there is still a long way to go.
CMS partners with Saudi Arabian law firm
CMS has signed an exclusive partnership with Saudi Arabian law firm Feras Al Shawaf.
Clifford Chance forges new association in Saudia Arabia
Clifford Chance (CC) has reworked its Saudi operations amid an investigation into its previous licensing arrangements in the region.
White & Case in new Saudi Association
White & Case has announced it has entered into a new association in Saudi Arabia with Zeyad AlSalloum and Yazeed AlToaimi.
Herbert Smith to reopen in Riyadh through association with local firm
Herbert Smith Freehills will again have a presence in Riyadh when, next year, it sets up an exclusive association with Nasser Al-Hamdan.
Herbert Smith plans March opening in Saudi Arabia
Herbert Smith Freehills is hoping to get clearance for a local association that will enable it to open in the Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh in the spring.
Dechert forms association with Saudi law firm
The law firm has joined forces with the Jeddah-based practice Hassan.
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