Dubai: The law firm of Baker McKenzie has promoted 85 of its key personnel to partners. Across the firm's practice groups globally, tax and dispute resolution saw the largest intake of new partners, with M&A also significantly adding to their numbers.
In the Middle East, there were two promotions - Joanna Matthews-Taylor from the Employment and Compensation Practice, and Mohamed El Khatib from the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice at Baker McKenzie Habib Al Mulla based in the UAE.
“As we’re all adjusting to the rapid pace and challenges we face in response to the coronavirus, guidance on local labor and employment laws has gained interest, which this global health emergency has imposed on individuals and businesses alike to address the situation with regards to employees,” said Dr. Habib Al Mulla, Executive Chairman at the local practice.
“Further, the pandemic is causing instability and uncertainty for many businesses resulting in a growth in the number and types of disputes and hence, the urgent need for dispute resolution processes.”
