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].
February 05, 2025 | The American Lawyer
Reed Smith Joins Saudi Legal Boom as Firms Race for Market ShareReed Smith is the latest law firm to secure a Saudi licence, joining a growing list of U.K. and U.S. firms already competing for private sector mandates and lucrative Vision 2030 contracts.
By Dario Sabaghi
5 minute read
February 05, 2025 | International Edition
Reed Smith Joins Saudi Legal Boom as UK and US Firms Race for Market ShareReed Smith is the latest law firm to secure a Saudi licence, joining a growing list of U.K. and U.S. firms already competing for private sector mandates and lucrative Vision 2030 contracts.
By Dario Sabaghi
5 minute read
January 28, 2025 | International Edition
King & Spalding’s Merger Marks Key Move in Saudi Arabia’s Legal SurgeThe merger positions King & Spalding at the forefront of Saudi Arabia’s legal market, aligning the firm with the Kingdom’s ambitious economic reforms and opening doors to transformative Giga projects and high-stakes government and private-sector initiatives.
By Dario Sabaghi
3 minute read
January 20, 2025 | International Edition
Baker McKenzie, Gibson Dunn Advise on $5 Billion KKR-Gulf Data Hub DealThe deal includes a commitment of over $5 billion to expand GDH's infrastructure and support its growth in the region's rapidly developing digital economy.
By Dario Sabaghi
3 minute read
January 17, 2025 | International Edition
Former Miral GC Brings Commercial Insight to BCLP’s Middle East Real Estate PracticeAfter nearly 10 years as general counsel at BCLP Partner Philip Hechtu Dhabi-based Miral Group, former DLA Piper lawyer Philip Hecht returns to his roots as a partner at BCLP.
By Dario Sabaghi
4 minute read
January 10, 2025 | International Edition
Israel's Rushed Corporate Tax May Spark Law Firm Mergers, Boost Large Firms Including GornitzkyIsrael's media describe the corporate tax changes as a strategic move to help fund the ongoing conflict with Hamas.
By Dario Sabaghi
4 minute read
December 19, 2024 | International Edition
Freshfields Takes on Syria's Brutal Legacy, But Will Victims Ever See Compensation?Washington, D.C.'s lawyers are fighting for justice in the U.S. on behalf of Bashar Assad’s victims but they face long delays and uncertain payouts.
By Dario Sabaghi
5 minute read
December 12, 2024 | Law.com
FIFA Faces Legal Challenge Over Winning Saudi World Cup BidNGOs are consulting lawyers over potential human rights violations as FIFA picks Saudi Arabia to host the football championship.
By Dario Sabaghi
2 minute read
December 11, 2024 | International Edition
FIFA Faces Legal Challenge Over Winning Saudi World Cup Bid Vetted by Clifford ChanceNGOs are consulting lawyers over potential human rights violations as FIFA picks Saudi Arabia to host the football championship.
By Dario Sabaghi
2 minute read
December 09, 2024 | International Edition
Lebanese Lawyers Hopeful But Wary After Collapse of Neighboring Syrian GovernmentLebanese firms remain optimistic despite short-term uncertainty.
By Dario Sabaghi
3 minute read
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