Norton Rose Fulbright adds Apac, Middle East aviation team; hires HK partner

Jessica Li joins the global law firm as partner, Greater China DCM, in its banking and finance practice.

The law firm, which is seeing an increase in multijurisdictional matters, will be led by global managing partners Jeff Cody, managing partner for the US, and Peter Scott, managing partner for Europe, Middle East and Asia.

Oman's second largest bank is looking to connect Middle East capital with mainland China and the rest of Asia.

Jalal Almarhoon previously worked for BNP Paribas in Saudi Arabia.

Passenger flights are targeted for March 2027, with investment paced to aircraft deployment as cargo operations and maintenance plans advance.

As ties build between Hong Kong and Abu Dhabi, the two exchanges are exploring joint initiatives in market promotion, ETFs, ESG-related products, cross-listings and "other areas of mutual interest".