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Middle East consolidation continues: V&E latest to pull out of Abu Dhabi

Legal Business
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.

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