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

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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

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Saudi launches human rights database initiative

As Saudi Aramco prepares Riyadh IPO, the Kingdom launches database initiative to monitor implementation of international law mechanisms.

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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.

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Saudi in arbitration tie-up

Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration launches International Fellowship Programme in partnership with CIArb

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HFW's unveils new Saudi association

Firm continues to develop Middle East practice with regional partner, eyes more dispute resolution opportunities.

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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.

  • 4yrs

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.

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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.

  • 5yrs

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Saudi Arabia slowly increases female lawyer intake

More female lawyers are registering in Saudi but there is still a long way to go.

  • 5yrs

CMS partners with Saudi Arabian law firm

CMS has signed an exclusive partnership with Saudi Arabian law firm Feras Al Shawaf.

  • 6yrs

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.

  • 7yrs

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.

  • 7yrs

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.

  • 8yrs

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.

  • 8yrs

Dechert forms association with Saudi law firm

The law firm has joined forces with the Jeddah-based practice Hassan.

  • 8yrs
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