International law firm CMS has advised UAE’s real estate developers and managers Aldar Properties (“Aldar”) on its exclusive partnership with Nobu Hospitality to develop a new luxury hotel, branded residences, and a fine dining experience to anchor Aldar’s Mamsha Al Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi. The agreement will see Aldar develop the 5-star hotel featuring 165 […]
Deal & transactions
Egypt
Energy & Trading
Mazghouny & Co secures golden license for a green hydrogen
Mazghouny & Co has successfully assisted the sponsors’ consortium in obtaining the unified license, also known as the “Golden License”, for a green hydrogen project with a total capacity of 100MW at the Suez Canal
Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has appointed Scott Atkins (pictured), the firm’s Australia chair, as the firm’s global chair effective January 1, 2023. In this leadership role, Atkins will help to drive the execution
Food & Beverage
IPOs
Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates
Americana Restaurants USD1.8bn dual listing on ADX and Tadawul
Americana Restaurants has successfully completed its landmark initial public offering (IPO) and first ever dual listing on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (“ADX”) and the Saudi Stock Exchange (“Tadawul”). The institutional investor tranche, which
Riad & Riad (“R&R”) has successfully closed a settlement agreement between one of the leading energy companies in the Middle East and a leading state-owned Chinese EPC contractor. The parties had
Kuwait-based law firm, Meysan Partners, has represented a consortium comprised of Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Company, Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors Company, Organi Group, and Al Safy Automotive Company in their successful acquisition of 100% of Mid-East
Al Tamimi & Company relocates to new premises in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (“KSA”), as part of their KSA growth plans. The move will see the firm in Al Khobar
The first edition of the Legalcommunity MENA Awards is fast approaching. The event that will be held at the Hilton Cairo Heliopolis Hotel, Egypt is an opportunity to celebrate the excellence of the legal world,
Banking & Finance
Deal & transactions
Egypt
Shalakany advises the Lenders of the Amunet Wind Project
Shalakany has acted as local counsel to several foreign and local financial institutions (including, among others, Japan Bank for International Cooperation, Nippon Export and Investment Insurance, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Commercial International Bank (
Abuhimed Alsheikh Alhagbani Law Firm (“AS&H”) in co-operation with Clifford Chance has advised Al Rajhi Capital as sole arranger and lead manager in relation to the establishment of the SAR 10 billion Al Rajhi
