Trio strengthens compliance practice in Middle East.

19 March 2025
Patrick Mgbenwelu joins Nigerian firm from Stanbic IBTC.
Henrik Normann has never been afraid of change. As CEO of the Nordic Investment Bank, he’ll have plenty of opportunity to prove it.
Booth moves from Simmons & Simmons in Abu Dhabi.
Delkousis and Sacranie take up new roles within the law firm next year.
Shearman & Sterling project finance counsel, Iain Elder, will transfer to the firm’s Abu Dhabi office at the end of August as part of Shearman & Sterling’s continued commitment to the region.
DLA Piper has appointed Abdul Aziz Al-Yaqout to the role of office managing partner for Kuwait. Al-Yaqout, a Kuwaiti national, will relocate to Kuwait from DLA Piper’s Cologne office.
Emaar Properties is creating over 1,600 new jobs in its shopping malls & retail and hospitality & leisure businesses. With the new addition, Emaar will have nearly 4,000 employees on its rolls in Dubai.