Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (‘Freshfields’) has advised Arabian Internet and Communications Services Company (“solutions by stc”) on the acquisition of 100% of Contact Center Company (“ccc by stc”) from Saudi Telecom Company and ESM Holdings. Valued at SAR 450 million (approximately USD120 million), the acquisition will be funded by solutions by stc’s own cash resources. The […]
Deal & transactions
Egypt
Energy & Trading
Apex acquires and finances concessions in Egypt’s western desert
Herbert Smith Freehills has advised Apex International Energy (“Apex”) on its acquisition of interests in four concessions in the Western Desert region of Egypt from IEOC Production (“IEOC”), a subsidiary of Eni. Apex International Energy
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
Dr. Mohamed Elmogy has been appointed as Board Director, Association of Corporate Counsel – Middle East and North Africa Chapter. Mohamed Elmogy is a highly accomplished lawyer with over 25 years of experience in the field. His
Banking & Finance
Saudi Arabia
Transport
International Maritime Industries establishes new maritime fund
Global law firm White & Case has advised International Maritime Industries, on the establishment of GMF Global Maritime Fund RAIF, a new independent Cyprus-based maritime fund. Based in Saudi Arabia, International Maritime Industries is a
International law firm Clifford Chance has advised Emirates NBD on its issuance of AED 1 billion 5.125 per cent. notes due January 2026. In completing the transaction, Emirates NBD has become the first UAE financial institution to support
From MENA to the WORLD With Suzan Taha UAE’s Corporate Tax Law with Marco De Leo 2023 marks the beginning of a new era for businesses and law firms operating in the UAE. With corporate
Meysan Partners’ Cairo office recently witnessed a team expansion with the joining of Dispute Resolution partner Tarek Badawy (pictured) and his Egypt-based team members senior associates Salma Abdelaziz and Ismail Lamie and paralegal Shereen Botros.
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
From MENA to the WORLD The legal system of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has a long and rich history that can be traced back to the pre-Islamic period. During this time, the region was
