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| DLA Piper has entered into a joint venture agreement with the international division of Al Wahayan, Al Awadhi & Al Saif, a Kuwait-based firm. The venture will provide global services to local and international clients operating in Kuwait, in response to growing demands for expertise there. Al Wagayan, Al Awadi & Al Saif’s main areas of specialisation include corporate, commercial, banking and finance, Islamic finance and projects. With four regional offices, in Abu Dhabi, Doha, Dubai and Muscat, DLA already has a significant presence in the Middle East. |

