Author: Guinevere Ashcombe

Trump era cuts spark efficiency concerns

Trump era cuts spark efficiency concerns

by Guinevere Ashcombe • -24 min ago

Trump era cuts spark concerns about efficiency in federal agencies, critics question impact on performance.

Professor Outlines Plans to Restore Tribal Land Control

Professor Outlines Plans to Restore Tribal Land Control

by Guinevere Ashcombe • 1 days ago

Law professor outlines three strategies to restore tribal land control, noting Supreme Court recognition of local authority yet...

Judge Halts Trump’s Golf Course Demolition Plan in D.C.

Judge Halts Trump’s Golf Course Demolition Plan in D.C.

by Guinevere Ashcombe • 5 days ago

A federal judge halts Trump's golf course demolition plan in D.C., raising legal questions about presidential social media...

Chevron backs Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass in tight race

Chevron backs Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass in tight race

by Guinevere Ashcombe • 26 Oct 2026

Chevron backs Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass with $50,000 in a tight race, mirroring its 2022 support for...

Permitting Reform Bill Eases Federal Regulatory Enforcement Standards

Permitting Reform Bill Eases Federal Regulatory Enforcement Standards

by Guinevere Ashcombe • 23 Oct 2026

The Permitting Reform Bill introduces changes to federal regulatory enforcement, impacting various sectors beyond environmental legislation.

Freshfields apologizes for leaked comments on Middle Eastern investors

Freshfields apologizes for leaked comments on Middle Eastern investors

by Guinevere Ashcombe • 21 Oct 2026

Freshfields apologizes for leaked comments on Middle Eastern investors, reaffirming commitment to regional clients and clarifying internal email...

Escrow’s Evolving Role in Complex UAE Transactions

Escrow’s Evolving Role in Complex UAE Transactions

by Guinevere Ashcombe • 19 Oct 2026

Escrow's evolving role in complex UAE transactions is shaping mergers, acquisitions, and real estate deals.

GCC Governments Launch Global ‘Super Platforms’ with Private Capital

GCC Governments Launch Global ‘Super Platforms’ with Private Capital

by Guinevere Ashcombe • 17 Oct 2026

GCC governments are launching global 'super platforms' with private capital, marking a shift from asset sales to large-scale...

Baker Botts relocates Riyadh office as team grows

Baker Botts relocates Riyadh office as team grows

by Guinevere Ashcombe • 15 Oct 2026

Baker Botts has relocated its Riyadh office to Laysen Valley, celebrating 25 years in Saudi Arabia with a...

Ashurst names four Middle East managing partners after merger

Ashurst names four Middle East managing partners after merger

by Guinevere Ashcombe • 08 Oct 2026

Ashurst names four managing partners in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Jeddah, and Riyadh after its merger, reinforcing its growth...