Tag: Middle East
The Executive Centre secures US585m in Apollo-led financing
Apollo-led investors inject USD585 million in hybrid financing into The Executive Centre, a Hong Kong-headquartered provider of premium flexible workspaces
Saurav Kumar and Swathi Sreenath to boost Argus’ Japan desk
Argus Partners appoints Saurav Kumar as head of its Japan and South Korea desk, alongside Swathi Sreenath as a partner
DAC Beachcroft appoints new location head of Singapore office
DAC Beachcroft appoints Andrew Robinson as location head of its Singapore office for a three-year term
Simmons & Simmons brings in intellectual property partner
Simmons & Simmons has hired trademark lawyer Patsy Lau as a partner at its Hong Kong office, further strengthening its Asia
KWM to end 14-year China-Australia tie-up over divergent needs
King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) is set to separate its China and Australia businesses in 2026, ending their 14-year combination
Greenberg Traurig boosts Singapore office with 7 new lawyers
Greenberg Traurig expands its Singapore office with seven new lawyers to strengthen its regional full-service capabilities
BCLP to exit Asia, doubles down on transatlantic work
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (BCLP) is closing its Asia operations to focus on the US, UK, Europe & Middle East
Knowing is half the battle
China-UAE trade growth drives unique arbitration challenges for Chinese companies
Rajah & Tann hires new head for China amid investment surge
Rajah & Tann Asia appoints Michelle Li as head of arbitration, construction, and projects for China
CSOP Saudi-linked ETFs shine light on regional investment
CSOP’s Saudi-linked ETFs highlight investment shifts and Sharia law compliance challenges
Misra inducted as partner at Alpha Rajan
Alpha Rajan & Partners have appointed Nikita Misra as a partner at their recently launched Dubai office
Haiwen hires energy specialist
Su Hao has joined the Haiwan & Partners in the firm’s Beijing and Hong Kong offices as a partner
Pressing need for regulating cryptocurrencies
Different approaches to cryptocurrencies across jurisdictions cause disparity in the understanding and classification of digital assets
Project dispute specialist moves to Clifford Chance
Clifford Chance hired major projects and contentious construction specialist Spencer Flay as a partner in its litigation and dispute resolution practice in Perth
Shining a light on challenges of LEM
The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) released the first edition of “An inside look at legal entity management practices”, which showcases a detailed analysis of legal entity management (LEM)
