Barclays back in the spotlight over £30m payout in 2008 rescue deal
It is the story that will not die down. Just as Barclays seems to be putting its past behind it,…
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China's second largest law firm opens Israel office
China's second largest law firm Yingke has launched an office in Israel this month via a merger with local firm…
UAE regulator pledges consultation after easing fund rule
New rules set by the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) last August tightened requirements for foreign funds in the UAE.…
Simmons and Simmons advises on launch of Shariah-compliant funds platform
Simmons and Simmons has advised SEDCO Capital on the development and successful launch of a one-stop-shop investment platform of Shariah-compliant…
Squire Sanders hires female lawyer as banking regulatory specialist
Al-Anani is a specialist in banking and regulatory issues, with broad experience in corporate, capital markets, and general commercial law…
Bakers seals merger with top UAE law firm Habib Al Mulla
Baker & McKenzie is merging with respected United Arab Emirates leader Habib Al Mulla & Company. The merged firm, which…
Dubai’s Mashreq sues ING over $43m investment loss
Dubai bank Mashreq is suing Dutch financial services giant ING over a $43m investment loss tied to derivative securities, according…
Holland & Knight hires ex-DLA Islamic finance head
US firm Holland & Knight has appointed DLA Piper’s former global head of Islamic finance Oliver Agha, who quit the…
DIFC bares new code for legal practices
The DIFC Courts, Dubai’s established English language, commercial common-law judicial system, recently announced the introduction of the new “Code of…
SNR Denton makes all-female partner round with four EMEA promotions
SNR Denton has made up four senior associates to its EMEA partnership in an all-female promotions round. The promotions, which…
Sheik Spars With UBS Over $20 Million Fee
A Kuwaiti sheikh alleges that a senior executive at Switzerland's UBS AG offered $20 million to get the bank…
Latham & Watkins announces new appointment to Islamic finance team
Latham & Watkins announces new appointment to Islamic finance team Meher's practice focuses on conventional and Islamic finance, debt restructurings,…