Author: Josephine Cato
Democrats win big in Congress and states
Democrats win big in Congress and states, gaining power to hinder anti-environmental initiatives and promote renewable energy policies.
UAE Tightens Rules on WhatsApp Banking and AI Regulation
UAE tightens rules on WhatsApp banking to curb fraud with new AI regulation measures.
Ashurst and Clyde & Co add new Middle East partners
Law firms Ashurst and Clyde & Co promote new Middle East partners, expanding their regional presence in key...
Partners back Taylor Wessing-Winston & Strawn merger
Taylor Wessing merger gains partner approval as both firms vote in favour, clearing last hurdle and setting a...
Hogan Lovells Cadwalader merger approved
Hogan Lovells Cadwalader merger approved, forming a $3.6 billion legal giant ranked fifth-largest globally.
UAE lawyers warn AI risks in contracts without human review
UAE lawyers warn AI tools may overlook local legal requirements in contracts, risking compliance without human review.
Freshfields apologises after leak of Middle Eastern comments
Freshfields leak prompts a formal apology after internal emails about Middle Eastern investors were exposed, and the firm...
Escrow shifts from back-office tool to core transaction driver
Escrow shifts from back-office tool to core transaction driver, becoming essential for complex global deals and M&A restructuring.
Tinubu Welcomes Arbitration Win Against USD 680 Million Claim
President Bola Tinubu welcomes international arbitration ruling rejecting USD 680 million claim over Mambilla hydropower project, validating Nigeria's...
Zambia seeks domestic enforcement of COMESA Court rulings
Zambia seeks domestic enforcement of COMESA Court rulings to ensure regional obligations are interpreted and adjudicated within national...