RIAALAW and Barker Gillette LLP merge to give global reach
The formation of the RIAA Barker Gillette Alliance creates a significant corporate and dispute resolution practice with presence in the UK, Middle East and Asia.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 16 December 2015: RIAA Barker Gillette, a leading international law firm with offices across the United Kingdom, United States of America and Asia, launched its Middle East regional office on 16 December 2015 at a highly attended prestigious event held at the Conrad Hotel Ballroom in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. RIAA […]
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