Addleshaw Goddard, has announced the commencement of Andrew Johnston’s term as Managing Partner. Johnston has unveiled an ambitious vision for the firm’s future, aiming to double its size by 2030. The growth strategy will focus on investing in areas most needed by clients, ensuring that Addleshaw Goddard continues to evolve as a thriving global business […]
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HSA Group Announces New Compliance Policies
In a significant move towards strategic transformation, HSA Group has launched the first generation of its new compliance policies. The new compliance policies aim to enhance good governance practices, comply with international standards, and achieve
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Dreny & Partners Closes EGP 600 Million Issuance for Hermes
Dreny & Partners, has successfully closed the issuance of a senior unsecured short-term note for the Hermes Securities Brokerage Company (HSB), a subsidiary of EFG Hermes Holding. The transaction, worth EGP 600 million, marks the fifth
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Amr & Partners Paves the Way for Villeroy & Boch’s
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 &
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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
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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
International law firm, CMS has provided legal counsel to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and Meridiam on their equity investment, alongside Hassan Allam Utilities, in HAU Energy BV. This newly established platform
Beltone Holding (“Beltone”), a leading financial institution, announced that its venture capital arm, Beltone Venture Capital (“BVC”), has entered into a partnership agreement with CI Venture Capital, a subsidiary of prominent UAE-based investment management firm
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PwC Report: Diversification Fuels 2024 M&A Boom in Middle East
The winds of change are blowing across the business landscape of the Middle East. With a focus on economic diversification and a growing embrace of clean energy and technology, the region is poised for a
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MBH Advises on Rixos Premium Alamein Hotel Agreement
Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy (MBH) has successfully acted as the legal counsel for the owning company in negotiating and concluding the management agreement with Rixos, a part of Accor’s portfolio, one of the world’
