Sullivan & Cromwell launches in Abu Dhabi with Latham Middle East corporate chair
Sullivan & Cromwell has opened its first Middle East office in Abu Dhabi, hiring Ahmed T. el‑Gaili (formerly regional chair, Middle East corporate at Latham & Watkins) to lead the new practice. The move marks the firm's 14th global office and signals a focus on M&A, private equity and cross-border corporate work in the region.