In a recent move signaling further expansion of international law firms in the Middle East, Los Angeles-based firm Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan is set to launch two offices in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The firm aims to engrain itself within one of the most exciting, energised locations on the global map, as described by the firm’s founder, John B. Quinn. Faced with the challenge to establish a strong presence in the region, Quinn Emanuel has tactfully poached professionals from King & Wood Mallesons, a well-established law firm with deep roots in Asia and Australia.
While the specifics of the transition still remain entwined behind a paywall, readers can find more information in the original article from the Law.com International Edition. Find more details here.