Barakat, Maher & Partners, in association with Clyde & Co, has advised JAF Investment on its EGP 177 million 30 per cent dual acquisition (under execution) of Rawaj Consumer Finance and UE Finance in Egypt from Arabia Investments Holding (AIH), a company listed on the Egyptian Exchange. JAF Investment, a family office, focuses on investment in growth opportunities across several sectors, including real […]
Masdar Announces Major Renewable Energy Deals at COP28 Masdar, the Abu Dhabi-based renewable energy company, has announced a series of landmark deals at COP28, marking significant progress in its global renewable energy development. The company
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Dreny & Partners Successfully Closes EGP 984.5 Million Securitization Transaction
Dreny & Partners proudly concludes B.TECH for Trade & Distribution’s second securitization endeavor, totaling EGP 984.5 million. This transaction forms part of a comprehensive 2-year, EGP 5 billion multi-issuance program. CIB Egypt assumed the pivotal
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Siemens Energy and Oman Investment Authority: A Strategic Collaboration for
Siemens Energy and the Oman Investment Authority have taken a significant step towards a sustainable future. Following COP28, both entities have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for an electrolyser manufacturing facility. This strategic agreement
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A&O: Fajr Capital buys into Aster DM Healthcare’s GCC business
A consortium led by Fajr Capital, guided by Allen & Overy, is set to acquire a 65% stake in Aster DM Healthcare, specifically its GCC business. Aster DM Healthcare’s board of directors has approved the
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King & Spalding: Aydın Group sells Major Stake to DIB
King & Spalding provided legal guidance to Aydın Group in the sale of a 20% minority stake in the T.O.M. Group to Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB). This transaction includes an option for DIB
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CMS advises Aldar Properties in London Square Acquisition
International law firm CMS has offered comprehensive legal counsel to Aldar Properties (Aldar), a prominent real estate developer, investor, and manager based in the UAE, in its acquisition of London Square Developments for an enterprise
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The Dubai Real Estate Court’s UniqueRuling
The Dubai Real Estate Court recently issued a unique judgment, establishing the developer’s right to combine the stipulated compensation stated under the contract, along with loss of profits due to a decrease in the
Asafo & Co. provided legal assistance to AfricInvest, Amethis, IFC, and Proparco in their acquisition of a controlling interest in Netis, a prominent pan-African telecom infrastructure service provider. Additionally, Asafo & Co. provided counsel to
Global law firm Allen & Overy (A&O) has acted as legal counsel to a consortium of Moroccan institutional investors, comprising MAMDA, CIMR, and RCAR, alongside Sucden Group, in the successful acquisition of Wilmar
