Middle East consolidation continues: V&E latest to pull out of Abu Dhabi Legal Business29 February 2016Middle East and Africa In the midst of volatile oil and gas markets, energy-focused firm Vinson & Elkins (V&E) has become the latest firm to close down its Abu Dhabi office.Your limit of 1 article in 30 days is up. Please login for full access or subscribe. Related ContentPolitical persuasions – what City partners are hoping for from the next Government‘I mistakenly thought severe anxiety was a good thing’ – Vinson’s London head on opening up about mental health‘There is more understanding now’ – how firms are supporting staff with fertility challengesHSF launches Riyadh office in the wake of Saudi legal reformsMiddle East Focus: Light on the horizonAfrica rising – Foreign firms strive to cover the booming continentRevolving doors: Simpson Thacher, Latham, Sidley lead New Year London moves‘Seize every opportunity’ – Paul Hastings partner Reena Gogna on City law, Suits and poetryFive partners vie to succeed Hoyland as Simmons managing partner