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].
October 29, 2024 | International Edition
Inside DLA Piper's Agreement with Bahrain on Anti-Terror Advocacy in D.C.DLA Piper's agreement reveals the standard rate for the partner overseeing the agreement is $1,650 per hour, while an associate and counsel are charging more than $1,000 an hour.
By Dario Sabaghi
2 minute read
October 23, 2024 | International Edition
White & Case, Clifford Chance, Ibrahim & Partners Advise on LuLu Retail's Abu Dhabi IPOWith LuLu's announced offering, law firms consolidate their involvement in dynamic, billion-dollar IPO activities in the Middle East.
By Dario Sabaghi
3 minute read
October 17, 2024 | International Edition
Dentons and Eversheds Advise on Billion-Dollar Gulf Infrastructure ProjectsThe Middle East projects aim to drive economic growth in infrastructure and energy in the Gulf, offering law firms opportunities to tap into the growing demand.
By Dario Sabaghi
3 minute read
October 07, 2024 | International Edition
A Year of War: Law Firms in the Middle East PersevereOne 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 MovesBaker 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 DealLinklaters 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 UAEIP 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 MENAFreshfields 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 HardWhile 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
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