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Baker McKenzie’s head of investment funds in the Middle East has left, the third such exit reported, Law.com International said on October 1.
SourceLaw.com International
Linklaters has hired a partner from Clyde & Co for its corporate practice in Riyadh. Law.com International reported the hire on September 29 and The Oath on September 30.
The head of Freshfields’ Saudi disputes practice has joined Three Crowns. Law.com International reported the move on September 23 and Global Legal Post on September 24.
Covington has promoted Marc Norman to partner in the Middle East, The Oath reported on October 2.
SourceThe Oath
Sullivan & Cromwell has opened in Abu Dhabi, hiring a partner from Latham to launch the office, Law.com International reported on September 14.
SourceLaw.com International
A drought in Gulf IPOs is pushing Baker McKenzie, Akin and other firms to diversify their work, Law.com International reported on September 22.
SourceLaw.com International
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