A trio of UK firms have this week expanded their international office base as Charles Russell agrees a formal association with Saudi Arabian firm Al-Soaib Law, Eversheds continues to enhance its operations in Africa via a tie-up with Durban-based Knight Turner and Osborne Clarke (OC) opens an office in Amsterdam with a four partner hire.
Charles Russell, which is currently in merger talks with Speechly Bircham, said on Sunday (1 June) that the association with Al-Saoaib Law is a key part of its plans for expansion in the wider Gulf region.