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South Africa's ENS takes three-partner corporate team from DLA's local arm

South African law firm ENS has hired a three-partner team from DLA Piper's local arm, including regional corporate and commercial head Ian Hayes. Hayes and fellow corporate and commercial partners Lydia Shadrach-Razzino and Marc Friedman will join from DLA Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyer in September, bringing one senior associate, two associates and support staff with them. The team will be based in Johannesburg, where Hayes will co-lead the firm's corporate and commercial division with chairman Michael Katz, director Doron Joffe and director Koos Pretorius.
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Linklaters in exclusive alliance talks with South Africa's Webber Wentzel

Linklaters is in advanced talks with South African law firm Webber Wentzel about an exclusive alliance, with both partnerships expected to ratify the deal through a vote later this year. The deal is set to follow the same formula as the magic circle firm's tie-up with Australia's Allens Arthur Robinson, which subsequently rebranded as Allens, and is expected to consist of a formal referral agreement and one or more joint ventures.
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CMS Cameron McKenna plans energy-focused Dubai launch

CMS Cameron McKenna has become the latest UK firm to set its sights on Dubai, with the firm applying for a licence to open in the region. London energy partner Matthew Culver is expected to relocate to Dubai to lead the office, which is set to open as soon as the firm has received regulatory approval.
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Linklaters sets sights on South Africa entrance as alliance talks begin

Linklaters is drawing up plans to enter the sought-after African legal market, with the firm aiming to replicate its deal with Allens in Australia by linking up with one of South Africa's leading independent law firms.
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South African lawyers express concern over Government proposals to cap fees

South African lawyers could face their legal fees being capped under controversial new Government proposals designed to improve access to legal services in the country and make the profession more representative.
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A&O secures partner buy-in to continue worldwide push

Allen & Overy (A&O) is set to push ahead with its expansive international strategy after partners gave broad backing to management at the magic circle firm's conference last month.
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Allen & Overy in talks to extend Saudi association

Allen & Overy (A&O) is in discussions to extend its five-year association with Saudi Arabian outfit Abdulaziz AlGasim Law Firm. A&O is renegotiating the relationship as the initial five-year agreement between the pair draws to a close but the deal is expected to be renewed, with a spokesman stating there is "no way the firm is pulling out" of the region.
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SNR Denton Middle East chief quits firm for 'personal reasons'

SNR Denton has seen the departure of Doha-based Middle East managing partner Leigh Hall, who has left for "personal reasons", according to the firm. Hall had been a partner at the firm since 2007, when he joined in a lateral move from US firm Patton Boggs to assume the Doha office managing partner role at legacy Denton Wilde Sapte.
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General Counsel of the Year: Tim Frost, Al Tayer Group

Tim Frost was recruited five years ago by Al Tayer Group to establish an in-house legal department. In the judging panel's view he has created one of the region's most sophisticated legal teams.
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Corporate Team of the Year: Al Tamimi & Company

Coca-Cola's landmark acquisition of a 50% stake in Saudi Arabian company Aujan Industries' beverage brands and a 49% stake in its bottling and distribution assets provided Al Tamimi & Company's corporate team with plenty of opportunities to shine.
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