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Middle East

New hires and partner promotions were made across the financial services, corporate, regulatory and transaction practices in London, Riyadh and across the US
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Reed Smith opened a new office in Riyadh and made some key hires, while Ropes & Gray promoted 21 new partners
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More than 350 lawyers gathered in Dubai to celebrate another year of legal innovation and collaboration across the Middle East
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Firms say there is no substitute for advice from lawyers with deep understanding of their sectors
PwC’s NewLaw leader Alex Rosenrauch discusses how banks are embracing GenAI, the creation of the first Arabic large language model, and why the billable hour sets law firms up for failure
View the 2025 Social Impact shortlist celebrating the region's change-makers.
The shortlist for the 2025 Middle East awards is revealed and winners will be announced in Dubai on October 22
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The newly merged firm has added a partner to its growing corporate capabilities in the high-priority region
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  • Sponsored by Al Tamimi & Company
    Qatar has the third largest known gas reserves in the world, as well as significant oil reserves. It is also the world's leading producer of liquefied natural gas and liquid fuels using gas-to-liquids technology. With one of the highest GDP per capita figures in the world, a high growth rate and strong government finances, Qatar has attracted businesses and professionals from around the globe. Interest in the country has also increased after it was awarded hosting rights for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, as well as other marquee sporting events.
  • Sponsored by Al Tamimi & Company
    Qatar’s De-monopolisation and Competition Protection Committee (the Committee) at the Ministry of Economy and Commerce has become much more active of late
  • Sponsored by Al Tamimi & Company
    A common concern among lenders is whether Qatari law allows the payment of interest on loans
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