Pérez-Llorca will open an office in Abu Dhabi in 2026, to be located in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). The new opening will be led by Gonçalo Capela Godinho (pictured), currently country chair of the firm’s Lisbon office. He will be joined initially by two Pérez-Llorca associates, who will relocate to Abu Dhabi as […]
Dreny & Partners advised Cairo-based fintech company ADVA in obtaining its purpose fintech license, enabling consumer finance activities in accordance with Egyptian law. The Dreny & Partners team Counsel Nagy Ebied (pictured left) led the
Barakat, Maher & Partners, in association with Clyde & Co, advised AUR for Securitization on a EGP 1.06 billion securitization bond issuance, approved by the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) on 29 December 2025. The Clyde & Co team
Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy (MBH) advised Jackson Square Aviation (JSA), a global active specialist in aircraft leasing, in connection with its commercial aircraft lease transaction to Flyplus — an Egyptian airlines company formerly known as Nesma
Multi-jurisdictional disputes specialist firm Three Crowns officialised the opening of a new location in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). The office will operate under the leadership of partner Manish Aggarwal (pictured), an arbitration specialist
Dreny & Partners advised MNZL Fin — a Cairo based financial technology company providing asset-backed financing solutions — in securing its dual-purpose fintech license, covering both consumer finance and mortgage activities under Egyptian laws. The Dreny &
Spencer West has opened a new location in the UAE, marking the firm’s debut in the Middle East. Senior Partner Simeon Spencer described the region as a “dynamic and rapidly evolving market.” Four founding
El Wakeel Law Firm advised Al Ashraaf Development on an agreement with IHG Hotels & Resorts for the management of the first Holiday Inn hotel in Obour City, an Egyptian location in the Qalyubia Governorate.
Deal & transactions
United Arab Emirates
King & Spalding advises on Abu Dhabi energy acquisition and
King & Spalding advised Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA) and Dubal Holding on the acquisition of Emirates Global Aluminium’s (EGA) Al Taweelah 3.1GW combined cycle gas-fired plant for USD $1.9 billion – approximately AED 7
Deal & transactions
Saudi Arabia
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Gibson Dunn with Vision Invest on 10% sale in Miahona
Gibson Dunn advised Riyadh-based public-private investment company Vision Invest in connection with the sale of its 10% stake in Saudi Arabian water and wastewater company Miahona to multiple investors. The operation was completed via private transactions
