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THE LAW Sit-Down
Partners at the Dutch firm HVK Stevens discuss an integrated model combining international tax advice with notarial law, and the firm's expansion into Egypt and Saudi Arabia.
THE LAW Sit-Down
The first female president of the ICC International Court of Arbitration on a client-centric approach to arbitration, the cautious case for AI, and the place of mediation.
THE LAW Sit-Down
The first Emirati woman to lead DIAC sets out "DIAC 2.0" — technological integration, diverse governance and global expansion aligned with Dubai's economic vision.
THE LAW Sit-Down
From economics and government work to construction and commercial disputes — why specialised training, continuous learning and a mentor matter more than quick financial gains.
THE LAW Sit-Down
After separating from Baker McKenzie, Dr. Al Mulla explains the thinking behind "version 0.2" — expansion into Russia and Turkey, following Emirati outbound investment.
THE LAW Sit-Down
On infrastructure and legislative advances in Egypt and the UAE, governance and succession in family businesses, and why mediation is a culturally resonant tool in the region.
THE LAW Sit-Down
From professional handball player to prosecutor to the ICRC — on neutrality, the limits of international legal frameworks, and why a flawed system still matters to the weak.
THE LAW Sit-Down
From graduating top of his class to a health crisis during his UK Master's — the Emirati litigator on specialisation, professional humility and legal content creation.
Interviews
On the shift away from cinematic stereotypes toward modern corporate roles, why young lawyers should start as generalists, and sustaining a life outside the office.
Interviews
On mentorship beyond Cairo, parental guilt and self-doubt, the stereotyping of lawyers on screen, and what an oversupply of law graduates means for career guidance.
Interviews
On specialised education bridging university and market, Egypt's most promising sectors for investment, and why Dubai's transparency rules may bite harder than its tax rates.
