Habib Al Mulla & Partners announced the new opening of a location in Cairo, Egypt. Kamel El Shandidy will head the newborn office. The reactions With growing numbers of Emirati investment into Egypt, the country has transformed into a strategic destination for businesses looking to expand their operations. “Egypt’s economic potential, combined with its deep […]
The international legal community mourns the passing of Fouad Abdelaziz, partner at Jurisera and revered figure all across the legal industry. The career As a Partner at Jurisera, Fouad held a role that combined strategic
The Italian firm Belluzzo International Partners has opened a new office in Abu Dhabi, UAE, under the leadership of the firm’s founding partner Alessandro Belluzzo (pictured), as of January 2025. The office will focus on
Zulficar & Partners has advised Badr University in Assuit-BUA (Assignor) in the Issuance of the first standalone future securitization bonds for a private university in Egypt amounting to EGP 500 million to finance the Assignor’s
As of January 2025, Skadden has opened its first office in the Middle East, located in Abu Dhabi and led by partner Michael Hilton (pictured), who leaves his post as managing partner for MENA at Freshfields.
Norton Rose Fulbright has advised Rawasi Al Bina Investment Company (Rawasi Al Bina) on the approval of its SAR 500 million sukuk issuance programme, while Stat Law Firm advised Al Khair Capital Saudi Arabia Company as
As of January 2025, Philip Hecht (pictured) joins BCLP Abu Dhabi’s real estate office as partner, leaving Miral, where he has been the in-house director of legal affairs from 2015 to 2025. The profile Philip Hecht has
As of 1 January 2025 Matteo Grassani (in photo) will be the new general counsel of Zahid, a Saudi group operating in various sectors, including construction, mining, oil and gas, agriculture, energy, transport and logistics, real estate,
K&A advised Gulf Union Al Ahlia Cooperative Insurance (GUAI) on its merger agreement with Gulf General Cooperative Insurance (GGI), along with GUAI’s firm intention to make an offer in that respect. Both
Gabriel Olufemi (pictured) has been promoted to partner at Dentons after having worked five years as senior associate at the firm. He is based in Doha. The profile Gabriel Olufemi has been working in the
