Al Tamimi and Company Hires HR Veteran Graham de Guise as Chief People Officer
Event summary
- Graham de Guise appointed Chief People Officer at Al Tamimi and Company on February 20, 2026.
- De Guise brings nearly three decades of HR leadership experience from firms like Osborne Clarke, Fieldfisher, TLT Solicitors, and EY.
- He will oversee the firm’s People & Culture strategy across all offices, focusing on leadership development and talent progression.
- Al Tamimi and Company operates 17 offices across 10 countries with over 580 legal professionals.
The big picture
Al Tamimi and Company’s appointment of Graham de Guise as Chief People Officer underscores the firm’s focus on talent management amid a competitive legal services landscape. The move reflects broader industry trends where professional services firms are prioritizing HR leadership to drive growth and cultural cohesion across international operations.
What we're watching
- Talent Retention
- How de Guise’s strategies will impact Al Tamimi and Company’s ability to attract and retain top legal talent in a competitive regional market.
- Cultural Transformation
- Whether the firm can sustain its high-performance culture across its 17 offices with de Guise’s leadership.
- Strategic Alignment
- The pace at which de Guise aligns people strategy with long-term business growth, particularly in partner remuneration and succession planning.