Dario Sabaghi

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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December 03, 2024 | International Edition

FIFA, Clifford Chance Accused of ‘Whitewashing’ Saudi Human Rights Record in World Cup Bid

NGOs accuse FIFA and Clifford Chance of minimising Saudi Arabia's human rights record as football officials consider the Kingdom’s bid to host the 2034 World Cup.

By Dario Sabaghi

2 minute read

November 28, 2024 | International Edition

Latham, Skadden Among Firms Acting on Mubadala's $3.4 B Acquisition of CI Financial

Global and Canadian law firms are advising on the latest acquisition by a Gulf sovereign wealth fund.

By Dario Sabaghi

3 minute read

November 22, 2024 | International Edition

New Frontiers: Gaillard Banifatemi Shelbaya Launches in Cairo and Abu Dhabi

The firm's push into Egypt and the UAE is a strategic move to pursue arbitration opportunities.

By Dario Sabaghi

4 minute read

November 12, 2024 | The American Lawyer

King & Spalding to Enter Merger to Strengthen Saudi Arabia Presence

This deal marks the next phase for the firm after receiving a foreign law license to operate in Saudi Arabia last year.

By Dario Sabaghi

4 minute read

November 12, 2024 | International Edition

King & Spalding to Merge with Saudi Law Firm

This deal marks the next phase for the firm after receiving a foreign law license to operate in Saudi Arabia last year.

By Dario Sabaghi

4 minute read

November 08, 2024 | International Edition

Clifford Chance Under Fire for Human Rights Assessment of Saudi Arabia World Cup Bid

Eleven NGOs say Clifford Chance glossed over Saudi Arabia's human rights record in an assessment of the country's FIFA 2034 bid.

By Dario Sabaghi

5 minute read