Introduction On 9 November 2023, Egypt took a significant step towards bolstering its exports and investments. Law No. 178 of 2023 was issued, establishing the Egyptian Agency for Export and Investment Guarantee (the “Agency”). This law, which came into effect on 10 November 2023, replaces the Export Credit Guarantee of Egypt (the “EGE”), initially established […]
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Yassir Zarhouni-Led ZARHOUNI LAW FIRM Orchestrates Strategic Shipping Sector Engagements
Casablanca-based legal powerhouse, ZARHOUNI LAW FIRM, led by esteemed attorney Yassir Zarhouni, continues to make waves in the legal landscape, showcasing expertise in facilitating strategic acquisitions and advising global entities on pivotal investments in Morocco.
In a significant move in the industrial sector, global law firm Baker McKenzie has played a pivotal role in assisting Georg Fischer (GF), an international industrial powerhouse headquartered in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, specializing in piping, casting,
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Restructurings
United Arab Emirates
Financial Hub DIFC Witnesses Surge in Global Hedge Fund Migration
Dubai’s International Financial Centre (DIFC) has emerged as a magnet for globally renowned hedge funds, marking a significant surge in the migration of top-tier financial entities to the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (
Global law firm Clyde & Co has played a pivotal role in advising Arabian Contracting Services Company (Al Arabia), a prominent Saudi-listed entity, on its SAR 1.05 billion acquisition of the entire issued share capital of
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Saudi Arabia
Saudi Ministry of Investment Sets Minimum Capital Requirements for Foreign
The Ministry of Investment in Saudi Arabia has unveiled new guidelines and minimum capital requirements for foreign companies looking to obtain licenses for wholesale and retail trade activities with full ownership in the Kingdom. The
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Meysan Partners Saudi advises on Salumco’s 33.33% stake sale
Meysan Partners Saudi has provided comprehensive legal counsel to the shareholders of Saudi Aluminum Industries Company (‘Salumco’) throughout the sale of a 33.33% stake in the company to Increase Industrial Development Co, a prominent Saudi group
GLA & Co acted as GCC counsel in Silver Lake’s substantial acquisition of a majority stake in Germany’s Software AG through a successful voluntary public tender offer. The acquisition, valued at €2.2 billion, solidifies
Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy (“MBH”) provided legal counsel to Post for Investment (“PFI”), the investment arm of Egypt Post, in its acquisition of a 40% stake in Roaderz Technologies. Additionally, the firm supported PFI in
Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy (“MBH”) acted as the lead legal counsel to Beltone Financial Holding (“Beltone”) in connection with the signing of a share purchase agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Cash Microfinance Company (“
