DLA partner joins to lead accounting firm's first legal office

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Legal has opened its first office in the Middle East with the hire of a partner from DLA Piper's London office.

The accounting giant's legal arm opened in Dubai last month, with partner Waseem Khokhar leading the office. PwC has also hired partner Michel Chalhoub from Dubai-based Naji Beidoun and Associates.