Dr. Habib Al Mulla discusses the strategic evolution of his firm following its separation from Baker McKenzie, introducing a new era he calls Habib Al Mulla version 0.2.
He explains the rationale behind a bold international expansion into unconventional markets such as Russia and Turkey, driven by a desire to follow Emirati outbound investment rather than simply replicate regional moves. He also describes his own transition from managing partner to strategic visionary, handing daily operations to a younger leadership team while he concentrates on the firm's global growth.
On the industry more broadly, he notes that mid-sized firms face significant pressure from rising technological costs and increased competition. Beyond the law, he shares his passion for culinary critique and the restaurant review application he has built, now covering more than 1,200 locations worldwide — the same professional rigour applied to a different subject.
In conversation with Ziad Ali.