Middle East/United Arab Emirates - Page 10
Cleary Gottlieb ramps up Middle East practice
US law firm Cleary Gottlieb is strengthening its Middle Eastern practice with a new office.
Sheiks face pressure to crack down on 'inappropriate' dress
Pressure on the UAE authorities to support traditional Muslim values is building as the rulers face calls for the imposition of a strict dress code law.
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DLA Piper has recruited Mahmood Ahmad, one of the region's most experienced corporate governance and compliance consultants, as he joins the Dubai office of the global firm's network as a legal director.
Dubai: refund granted
Leading Middle East firm Al Tamimi & Co acted for the Global Investment House of Kuwait (GIH) in a $250 million dispute with the National Bank of Umm Al Qaiwain.
Catch-22 for blood money prisoners
Lawyers and prison workers in Dubai have criticised the emirate's blood money laws, saying that the current position leaves many in a Catch-22 situation in which all parties lose out.
Ad campaign row heads to court
A local advertising company is bringing a multi-million dollar law suit against the Middle East branch of Japanese mega-conglomerate Sony for alleged copyright and intellectual property infringement.
Gulf firm unveils plan to breed local skills
The UAE's Al Tamimi & Company has extended its 'talent nurturing' programme by launching a 'leadership academy' in a bid to promote home-grown talent in a region dominated by western lawyers and executives.
Magic circle firms advise on bond launch
London-based global law firms Clifford Chance and Allen & Overy are advising the National Bank of Abu Dhabi on a $750 million five-year bond, according to ALB's The Brief magazine.
Top lawyer criticises Dubai courts
A lack of specialist commercial judges continues to hamstring Dubai's courts especially in the crucial field of commercial property, a leading lawyer based in the emirate has warned.
Brothers face multi-million scam charges
Two Emirati brothers are standing trial in Dubai this month, accused of a $30 million investment fraud scheme.