With Suzan Taha Qatar’s economy is expected to continue growing at a steady pace in the coming years, according to a recent report published by PwC titled “Qatar Economy Watch” published in February 20213. The report highlights the country’s ongoing investments in infrastructure and diversification efforts as key drivers of economic growth. Qatar has experienced […]
Deal & transactions
Egypt
Energy & Trading
Mazghouny & Co: Scatec signs agreement with Echem and Mopco
Mazghouny & Co has assisted Scatec with signing the joint development agreement concluded with the Egyptian Petrochemicals Holding Company (Echem) and Misr Fertilizers Production Company (Mopco) for cooperation in the field of implementing green projects
Capital Markets
Real Estate, Construction & Infrastructure
United Arab Emirates
Norton Rose advises Dar Global on London Stock Exchange listing
Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has successfully advised Dar Global, a Dubai-based real estate development company, on its direct listing on the London Stock Exchange. The listing was achieved through a complex corporate reorganisation
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) have been the buzzwords in the legal industry for some time now. While most law firms have released statements committing to DEI, how many of these firms have successfully translated
Banking & Finance
Deal & transactions
United Arab Emirates
ADGM and Zand Bank partner to support Abu Dhabi’s Tech
With its in-house legal team led by Eyad Mahadeen (pictured), chief legal officer and board secretary at ADGM, Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) have joined forces with the UAE’s first all-digital bank
International law firm Clifford Chance has recently advised the Government of the Emirate of Sharjah on its historic sustainable bond issuance, marking the first time a GCC sovereign has issued such a bond. The Sharjah
The arbitration team at Mahmood Hussain Law Firm (MHLF) has secured a major win for their client in a recent case before the Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC). The case involved a renowned contractor for
Egypt has made history by issuing its first-ever sovereign Islamic sukuk, and it has proven to be a resounding success. The issuance was oversubscribed by more than 4 times, with subscriptions amounting to USD6.1 billion for
MONTFORT, a global commodity trading and related-asset investment company, has recently appointed Ziad Zarka (pictured) as its new General Counsel in Dubai. Zarka brings over 25 years of senior and executive roles in legal, compliance, and
Novo Nordisk has recently appointed Mohamed Ezz Elden (pictured) as the Director of Legal, Ethics, Compliance & Quality. This appointment comes after Ezz Elden’s successful stint as the Head of Legal & Compliance and
