Robert here, writing from Tokyo, late Monday night, hoping you are laughing at my attempt at humor above. So what is the latest on the general lateral market in Asia and the Middle East? Things
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Overseas Lateral Hiring Market
Robert here. Robert and I were both recently asked by American Lawyer for our take on the current overseas US lateral hiring market. In preparing an informative article on this topic, Brian Baxter, of AmLaw,
Read moreCityscape Dubai 2008
Robert here, continuing yesterday’s post. I am sure you lost sleep in anticipation… We believe that the level of participation at the recent Dubai conferences can be viewed as a barometer of market optimism. If
Read moreSuper Return Middle East
Robert here … I just arrived back home yesterday after a very productive, interesting, and also fun month-long work trip in Dubai. I was very tempted to extend the trip one more week after being
Read moreThe Dubai Life
Robert here. I am writing to you from the Emirates Towers in Dubai, in between meetings with law firm clients (today those firms happen to be Baker Botts, Curtis Mallet and Vinson & Elkins). Last
Read moreWhat is a Dubai?
Robert here, writing from Dubai at my suite in the Burj Al Arab, in the first week of another month-long visit this stunning city. I just finished perusing through my usual daily go to websites
Read morePatton Boggs Is Spreading in the Middle East
Patton Boggs is making itself know in the Middle East. The firm has launched an office Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Although Patton has worked in Abu Dhabi for thirty years, this is the beginning
Read moreDubai Invests in U.S. Hedge Fund Managers
Dubai Multi Commodities Centre, a branch of the government-controlled group Dubai World, is investing a whopping $250 million in five U.S. Hedge-fund managers. The five hedge funds will conduct business in accord with shariah, or
Read moreDubai Invests in U.S. Hedge Fund Managers
Dubai Multi Commodities Centre, a branch of the government-controlled group Dubai World, is investing a whopping $250 million in five U.S. Hedge-fund managers. The five hedge funds will conduct business in accord with shariah, or
Read moreTaylor Wessing Plans For Beijing Launch
Taylor Wessing waits approval from the Chinese authorities for its planned launch of its Beijing office. Taylor Wessing already has offices in Shanghai and in Dubai. The firm hopes that the new addition will bring
Read moreLatham Plans Three New Offices in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Qatar
Latham & Watkins plans to open three offices in the Middle East in March of this year, holding the distinction of the first law firm to do so. Last week Latham hired corporate partner Rindala
Read moreTop Law Firms Flock to the Middle East
Top law firms Latham & Watkins and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer are set to embark on initiatives to gain footing in the Middle Eastern market. Latham has hired partners from Vinson & Elkins to launch their
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