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 Dubai branch, while Freshfields has relocated many of its London associates to its existing offices in the area. Allen & Overy and Clifford Chance are among the premier firms with UAE branches, solidifying a trend in efforts to capture lucrative clients in the Middle East.
Source: www.legalweek.com