Villeroy & Boch, an international ceramics manufacturer, has successfully established its manufacturing presence in Egypt. This milestone was achieved through a strategic partnership with Keramika Magenta, a prominent player in the local ceramics industry. Amr & Partners Law Firm, representing Keramika Magenta, played a crucial role in this partnership. The firm’s team, spearheaded by Habiba […]
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Competition & Antitrust
Egypt
Industrial
White Collar Crime
MBH Secures Favorable Settlement for Misr Beni Suef Cement CO
Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy (MBH) announced a successful settlement for Misr Beni Suef Cement CO. in a prolonged dispute before the Egyptian courts. The dispute was related to an arbitral award issued by CRCICA in 2022
Banking & Finance
Capital Markets
Egypt
IPOs
B Investments Acquires Majority Stake in Orascom Financial
B Investments announced the successful completion of its mandatory tender offer (MTO) to acquire approximately 70% of Orascom Financial Holding (OFH). This transaction is the first MTO to be executed in the Egyptian market through a
AD Ports Group, a global leader in trade facilitation, logistics, and industry, has recently signed a 20-year concession agreement with Unicargas and Multiparques to operate and enhance the Luanda Multipurpose Port Terminal. This landmark agreement,
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Industrial
United Arab Emirates
ADQ and OIA Launch US$180 Million Tech Fund
ADQ, a leading Abu Dhabi investment and holding company, announced the launch of the Jasoor Fund, a US$180 million technology-focused fund, in partnership with the Oman Investment Authority (OIA) represented by ITHCA Group. The Jasoor
Global law firm, Baker McKenzie has advised Allianz Group, a renowned global insurer and asset manager, on the divestment of its 51% shareholding in Allianz Saudi Fransi Cooperative Insurance Co (Allianz Saudi Fransi) to Abu Dhabi
Capital Markets
Healthcare, Pharma & Life Sciences
Saudi Arabia
Linklaters Guides Consortium in Aster DM Healthcare Deal
International law firm Linklaters has provided legal counsel in the landmark US$813 million acquisition financing of Aster DM Healthcare’s GCC business. The transaction saw a consortium of regional financiers providing acquisition financing facilities to
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Capital Markets
Saudi Arabia
TMT
PIF and STC Group are forming the largest telecom tower
The Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Saudi Telecommunications Company (STC Group) have signed definitive agreements to form the region’s largest telecom tower company. PIF will acquire a 51% stake in Telecommunication Towers Company Limited (TAWAL)
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Insurance
Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates
ADNIC Finalizes Purchase of 51% Stake in Allianz Saudi Arabia
Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC) has successfully acquired a 51 percent stake in Allianz Saudi Fransi Cooperative Insurance Company in Saudi Arabia. This strategic move positions ADNIC as a prominent Tier-1 insurer in Saudi
Asafo & Co. advises AFIG Funds (AFIG) and NME (Nouvelle Mici Embaci) on Injaro Investment Advisors’ equity investment in NME, a prominent packaging company in Côte d’Ivoire. Injaro Investment Advisors, through its fund
