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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January 20, 2025 | International Edition

Baker McKenzie, Gibson Dunn Advise on $5 Billion KKR-Gulf Data Hub Deal

The 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 Practice

After 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 Gornitzky

Israel'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 Bid

NGOs 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 Chance

NGOs 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 Government

Lebanese firms remain optimistic despite short-term uncertainty.

By Dario Sabaghi

3 minute read

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