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Magic Circle firm secures third Middle East base as dozens of law firms eye business linked to Saudi wealth

Move follows new Saudi rule that multinationals must have regional headquarters there or risk losing lucrative government contracts

ICSID upholds challenge by Kuwaiti business after first instance tribunal awarded against it

UK firm adds former DLA Piper partner and his team to open third Middle East office in Riyadh

UK firm makes seventh regional hire in past 12 months as it ramps up Middle East presence

Haris Meyer Hanif returns to Dubai office in vote of confidence for A&O’s $3.5bn merger with Shearman & Sterling

Scott Campbell resumes leadership role following Jonathan Fried’s return to full-time practice

Simon Fraser will be based in Abu Dhabi; senior associate also moves across, as a partner

Firm will offer support on a range of ESG-related matters for COP28 in Dubai

Cohort edges down from 46 last year with proportion of women slipping from 52% to 36%

US firm follows up Abu Dhabi launch earlier this year with Saudi Arabia move as it continues to grow rapidly in the Gulf

UK firm becomes latest law firm to look to Riyadh amid Kingdom’s growing economic importance

Chicago giant chooses Saudi Arabia for Middle East headquarters citing Kingdom’s growing significance for clients

Digital platform launched to collect details of individuals and firms willing to assist

Nick Sharratt succeeds Paul Stothard following latter’s relocation to London