In today’s fast-evolving legal landscape, corporate legal departments are navigating a challenging terrain marked by budgetary constraints and a growing need for cost containment. The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC), in collaboration with Everlaw, a cloud-native litigation and investigation platform, has undertaken a comprehensive survey to illuminate the strategies, trends, and technologies employed by legal […]
Global law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (‘Freshfields’) has appointed partner Alastair Chapman (pictured) as the new leader of its Antitrust, Competition, and Trade Practice Group. In his new role, Chapman will succeed Thomas Janssens, who
With Suzan Taha In recent months, Bahrain has witnessed a significant development in its corporate governance landscape. Resolution No. 91 of 2022 brought forth an amendment to the existing Corporate Governance Code, which is now known as ‘
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Asafo & Co.:Valoris Capital launc Moroccan Energy Transition Fund
Asafo & Co. acted as legal counsel to Valoris Capital on the launch of Morocco’s inaugural investment fund solely dedicated to the energy transition sector. Valoris Capital, a subsidiary of the independent investment bank
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White & Case Advises Africa50 on East2West Fiber Optic Project
Global law firm White & Case has provided legal counsel to Africa50 in its partnership with Bayobab to advance Project East2West. This ambitious initiative aims to establish a terrestrial fiber optic cable network connecting
International law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has announced that it will close its Kuala Lumpur office by the end of April 2024. “We remain committed to our successful and longstanding relationships with Malaysian clients but also
The recently released “2023 Law Department Compensation Survey,” conducted by the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) in collaboration with Empsight International, has revealed significant findings that suggest a positive shift in the gender pay gap among
With Suzan Taha In light of the Mental Health Awareness Month and World Mental Health Day on 10 October, LegalcommunityMENA sat down with Ammar AlBanna, a legal professional- Founder, of Incept Legal and Of Counsel at
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
Charles Russell Speechlys has officially unveiled the Charles Russell Speechlys Private Office, a pioneering endeavor designed to meet the evolving needs of global private capital clients, entrepreneurs, families, and their enterprises. At its core, the
