Eni CEO, Claudio Descalzi, and National Oil Corporation of Libya (‘NOC’) CEO, Farhat Bengdara, have come together to launch “Structures A&E,” a major gas development project in Libya. The aim is to boost gas production to meet domestic demand and supply Europe, with the project expected to have an impact on the industry and supply […]
Lebanese law firm, Hage-Chahine, has opened a new office in Paris, France. The firm will provide legal services in France and other Francophone Civil Law Jurisdictions and will also serve the interests of French businesses
Asafo & Co. advised 54 Capital on its USD21 million growth capital investment, alongside Norfund, in Ethiopian fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) platform SAMANU. 54 Capital managed a consortium of private investors and worked alongside Norfund in this
Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright advised Zain Group in respect of Zain Iraq’s entry into a definite 15-year agreement to sell and leaseback the passive physical infrastructure of its 4,968 tower portfolio in Iraq
International law firm Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (“BCLP”) has appointed Jennifer Csik Hutchens as a partner in their Corporate & Finance Transactions Department and the new global head of health care. Hutchens will lead the
The legal system of Algeria has a long and rich history that can be traced back to the pre-colonial period. During this time, the region was governed by a system of tribal laws and customs
Dentons Zaanouni Law Firm has created a new Media, Entertainment, and Sports department and has appointed Malek Badri as its Partner and Head of Practice. Malek Badri is an experienced lawyer with a broad practice
With Suzan Taha In today’s global business environment, the role of the chief legal officer (CLO) is becoming increasingly important. CLOs are responsible for managing all legal matters within an organization and ensuring that
Global law firm White & Case has advised Saudi Arabian Oil Company (“Saudi Aramco”) on its heads of agreement with China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (“Sinopec”) to build a refinery and petrochemical project in Gulei
International law firm CMS has advised Oman Broadband Company, wholly owned by the Government of the Sultanate of Oman, on a major new financing deal using a hybrid facility (with conventional and Shariah-compliant tranches) and
