Dario Sabaghi

Dario Sabaghi is a correspondent for Law.com International in the Middle East. He writes about lawyers and legal issues across the region, including stories related to the business of law, global and domestic law firms, in-house legal departments and regulatory issues. He can be reached at [email protected].

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October 07, 2024 | International Edition

A Year of War: Law Firms in the Middle East Persevere

One year after turmoil in the Middle East erupted following the Hamas attack in Israel and the ensuing war in Gaza, law firms across the region have continued to function. But the cost of war has taken its toll.

By Amy Guthrie | Dario Sabaghi | Lisa Shuchman

8 minute read

October 03, 2024 | International Edition

Middle East Roundup: Baker McKenzie Leads Partner Moves

Baker McKenzie has hired three strategic partners to strengthen its Middle East presence and it is certainly not the only law firm making moves.

By Dario Sabaghi

4 minute read

October 03, 2024 | International Edition

Linklaters, Freshfields Advise on ADNOC's $16B Covestro Deal

Linklaters and SZA Schilling are representing Covestro with Freshfields providing legal guidance to ADNOC.

By Dario Sabaghi

2 minute read

October 01, 2024 | International Edition

Beirut Lawyers Assess Conflict in War-Torn Lebanon By the Hour

"You have to accept the situation and keep moving forward," says managing partner Elias Chedid. "If you give up, you stop living."

By Dario Sabaghi

3 minute read

September 29, 2024 | International Edition

How Law Firms Are Cashing In on the IP Boom in Saudi and the UAE

IP law reforms in the Middle East are allowing lawyers to shape future regulations and counsel clients but enforcement is still the Wild West.

By Dario Sabaghi

4 minute read

September 17, 2024 | International Edition

Inside Freshfields: Managing Partner Sami Tannous On His Plans for MENA

Freshfields operates offices in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai, where most of its transactional and disputes teams are located.

By Dario Sabaghi

4 minute read

September 09, 2024 | International Edition

Hiring in the Middle East is Both Easy and Hard

While regional tax incentives remain a draw for international candidates, policies requiring a specific percentage of Saudi nationals are intensifying law firms' battle to hire the best local candidates.

By Dario Sabaghi

7 minute read