Author: Marigold Thorne

DIFC Courts see record claims surge to AED 18.6 billion

DIFC Courts see record claims surge to AED 18.6 billion

by Marigold Thorne • 3 days ago

DIFC Courts processed a record AED 18.6 billion in claims in 2025, marking a 43% surge in cases...

UAE arbitration scene grows more predictable

UAE arbitration scene grows more predictable

by Marigold Thorne • 6 days ago

UAE arbitration scene grows more predictable with updated frameworks and arbitration-friendly jurisdictions, one of the major developments in...

Pinsent Masons names Bill Reichert Abu Dhabi head

Pinsent Masons names Bill Reichert Abu Dhabi head

by Marigold Thorne • 07 Oct 2026

Pinsent Masons Abu Dhabi head appointment brings decades of experience as Bill Reichert, a partner since September 2025,...

Top law firms named in Middle East awards shortlist

Top law firms named in Middle East awards shortlist

by Marigold Thorne • 06 Oct 2026

2026 Law Middle East Awards shortlist featuring top firms like Cleary Gottlieb and Baker Botts from 470+ nominations...

Nigeria wins $680M Mambilla hydropower arbitration case

Nigeria wins $680M Mambilla hydropower arbitration case

by Marigold Thorne • 25 Sep 2026

Nigeria wins a $680M Mambilla hydropower arbitration case, avoiding a major settlement payment after an ICC tribunal ruling.

AI Transforms Legal Work, Sparks Ethical Debate

AI Transforms Legal Work, Sparks Ethical Debate

by Marigold Thorne • 22 Sep 2026

AI transforms legal work, sparking an ethical debate over the use of generative AI in law, its efficiency,...

Indonesian law firm helps tech firms handle AI and data

Indonesian law firm helps tech firms handle AI and data

by Marigold Thorne • 19 Sep 2026

Sheila Thomas Law Office helps tech firms navigate AI and data regulations in Indonesia with full contract lifecycle...

Top female lawyers lead in Asia Pacific

Top female lawyers lead in Asia Pacific

by Marigold Thorne • 15 Sep 2026

Top female lawyers lead in Asia Pacific, driving innovation and securing victories in high-stakes disputes as leaders in...

ALB named top cybersecurity law firm in Asia

ALB named top cybersecurity law firm in Asia

by Marigold Thorne • 10 Sep 2026

ALB Asia ranks top cybersecurity law firms in 2026, highlighting how legal expertise shapes product design and cross-border...

Rural Hospital Closures Extend Pregnant Women’s Travel

Rural Hospital Closures Extend Pregnant Women’s Travel

by Marigold Thorne • 04 Sep 2026

Rural hospital closures are forcing Medicaid pregnant women to drive an extra hour for maternity care, widening health...