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. Corporate users - click here for simple access (no password needed). For more information, please contact [email protected] Related ContentMore in this category‘There’s definitely competition around rates’ – Clifford Chance and Linklaters match Cravath bonuses for US associatesRevolving Doors: Bumper hiring week at Eversheds while Quinn brings on international arbitration heavyweightTrading places: Freshfields makes Paul Weiss AI hire as Latham and Simpson Thacher boost corporate and financeHSF 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 movesFive partners vie to succeed Hoyland as Simmons managing partner‘Seize every opportunity’ – Paul Hastings partner Reena Gogna on City law, Suits and poetry