Author: Cressida Fairweather

Sullivan & Cromwell Opens Abu Dhabi Office

Sullivan & Cromwell Opens Abu Dhabi Office

by Cressida Fairweather • 4 hours ago

Sullivan & Cromwell opens its first regional office in Abu Dhabi, marking a permanent commitment to the Middle...

Law Middle East reveals panel of judges for 2026 awards

Law Middle East reveals panel of judges for 2026 awards

by Cressida Fairweather • 3 days ago

Law Middle East reveals the independent panel of ten senior figures and industry experts set to judge its...

Binghatti legal chief joins event lineup

Binghatti legal chief joins event lineup

by Cressida Fairweather • 4 days ago

Hibah Binghatti joins Legal Leaders 2026 to discuss legal teams and technology.

Dubai Lawyers Handle Uncertainty Through Deals and Disputes

Dubai Lawyers Handle Uncertainty Through Deals and Disputes

by Cressida Fairweather • 6 days ago

Dubai lawyers navigate market uncertainties through strategic deals and disputes, offering insights from the April 23, 2026 roundtable...

UAE imposes heavy penalties for online misinformation

UAE imposes heavy penalties for online misinformation

by Cressida Fairweather • 09 Oct 2026

UAE imposes heavy penalties for online misinformation under Federal Decree Law No. 34 of 2021, targeting rumours and...

South African lawyer joins Coca-Cola as Africa compliance leader

South African lawyer joins Coca-Cola as Africa compliance leader

by Cressida Fairweather • 03 Oct 2026

South African lawyer Tamryn Sass joins Coca-Cola as Africa compliance leader, bringing expertise in litigation, employment law, and...

East Africa Pushes to Scale Digital Solutions Regionally

East Africa Pushes to Scale Digital Solutions Regionally

by Cressida Fairweather • 01 Oct 2026

East Africa is scaling digital solutions regionally, using mobile money, farmer platforms and health-education tech to expand inclusion...

African Lawyers Gain International Experience in London Firms

African Lawyers Gain International Experience in London Firms

by Cressida Fairweather • 26 Sep 2026

African lawyers gain international experience through London firm placements, with the 2026 cohort starting in September at top...

ALB India names top M and A lawyers

ALB India names top M and A lawyers

by Cressida Fairweather • 12 Sep 2026

Top M&A lawyers recognized in the 2026 ALB India guide, highlighting legal experts driving complex cross-border transactions across...

ALB Names Top Asia Offshore Litigators

ALB Names Top Asia Offshore Litigators

by Cressida Fairweather • 11 Sep 2026

ALB Asia names top offshore litigators for 2026, highlighting legal experts who master complex cross-border disputes in the...