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The way ahead transport survey – third report

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Norton Rose expands into Latin America and Kazakhstan

Strengthens resources in Canada and Russia More

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What will happen if there is a disruption of the euro?

The current problems in the eurozone could affect our clients in a variety of ways More

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Law Firm of the Year 2011

For the second time in three years, Norton Rose Group has been awarded Law Firm of the Year at The Lawyer Awards More

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Casablanca is our fifth office in Africa

Top ranking in Morocco, Legal 500 and Chambers 2011 More

Over 30 years in the Middle East

With more than 100 people on the ground, we have a leading practice in the Middle East. We specialise in Islamic finance, project finance, asset finance, general banking, corporate, dispute resolution and infrastructure and construction.

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Knowing how our clients’ businesses work and understanding what drives their industries is fundamental to us. Our lawyers share industry knowledge and sector expertise across borders, enabling us to support our clients anywhere in the world.

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4 January 2012 Norton Rose expands into Latin America and Kazakhstan International legal practice Norton Rose Group today confirmed that leading Canadian law firm Macleod Dixon joined the Group on 1 January 2012.
September 2011 Norton Rose Group launches mobile apps for iPhone and BlackBerry International legal practice Norton Rose Group has launched apps for iPhone and BlackBerry.

3 January 2012 Norton Rose Group advises Emaar Properties on an AED 3.6 billion (approximately US$1 billion equivalent) Shariah-compliant finan International legal practice Norton Rose (Middle East) LLP has advised Emaar Properties PJSC in relation to a Shariah compliant financing secured over The Dubai Mall, the world’s largest shopping and entertainment destination.
28 Jul 2011 Norton Rose opens fifth office in Africa International legal practice Norton Rose Group has today announced it will open a new Casablanca office in September 2011. This will be its fifth office in Africa, in addition to Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg and an associate office in Dar Es Salaam.

February 2012 Transferring shares in a UAE limited liability company Any sale of shares in a United Arab Emirates (UAE) limited liability company (LLC) raises certain documentary and procedural requirements in the Emirate in which the company is registered.
December 2011 Global Update: Monitoring your employees’ use of technology On behalf of the global Employment and labour group of Norton Rose Group, we are pleased to enclose the Norton Rose Employment and labour Bulletin.

January 2012 Setting up a UAE Limited Liability Company The UAE Commercial Companies Law (CCL) is the main legislation governing the setting up of companies and carrying on of business in the UAE.
January 2012 Six key legal points when investing and contracting in the UAE Foreign direct investment in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has shown a recent upturn and this looks set to continue as international investors search out new opportunities as part of their wider Middle East and North Africa (MENA) strategies.

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United Arab Emirates - Local Law Series

We are delighted to introduce our local law series guide to the UAE. Each article sets out a key summary on a relevant UAE law issue.

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