Law firms Middle East consolidation continues: V&E latest to pull out of Abu Dhabi Legal Business · 29 February 2016 · 1 min read Middle East and Africa Vinson & Elkins 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 categoryVinson & Elkins bets on London – New York – Houston ‘triangle’ for growthLaw firmsKate Peacock23 Apr 2026Revolving Doors: Weil hires Kirkland secondaries partner as Orrick targets Cadwalader againLaw firmsKate Peacock14 Apr 2026Revolving Doors: Paul Weiss grows funds practice as A&O Shearman welcomes Paul Hastings London partnerLaw firmsWill Lewallen24 Mar 2026HSF launches Riyadh office in the wake of Saudi legal reformsLaw firmsAyesha Ellis25 May 2023Middle East Focus: Light on the horizonInternationalElla Marshall31 Aug 2021Africa rising – Foreign firms strive to cover the booming continentInternationalAlex Wade10 Dec 2019Revolving doors: Simpson Thacher, Latham, Sidley lead New Year London movesLaw firmsAnna Huntley9 Jan 2025Five partners vie to succeed Hoyland as Simmons managing partnerLaw firmsTom Cox7 Jan 2025‘Seize every opportunity’ – Paul Hastings partner Reena Gogna on City law, Suits and poetryLaw firmsAnna Huntley7 Jan 2025