Linklaters provided legal counsel to Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co. (TMNF) in its sale of a 5.75% stake in Arabian Shield Insurance Company, a publicly listed Saudi Arabian firm, to Alinma Bank. This transaction marks a significant step for Tokio Marine Holdings in achieving its strategic goals of optimizing capital efficiency and broadening […]
Banking & Finance
Real Estate, Construction & Infrastructure
United Arab Emirates
Dentons Guides Joint Lead Managers in Binghatti’s Sukuk Debut
Global law firm, Dentons provided legal counsel to the joint lead managers in Binghatti Holding Limited’s debut issuance of US$300 million trust certificates due 2027. The transaction, completed on February 29, 2024, involved Binghatti Sukuk Limited as
Banking & Finance
United Arab Emirates
Clifford Chance Guides Sharjah’s $750M Sustainable Bond Issue
Global law firm Clifford Chance has provided legal counsel to the Government of the Emirate of Sharjah in a significant milestone: the issuance of $750 million sustainable bonds. The Government, represented by the Sharjah Finance Department,
Galadari Advocates & Legal Consultants has welcomed George Abou Jreich (pictured) to its partnership, marking a significant step in bolstering the firm’s corporate practice. With expertise in corporate, commercial, construction, and tax law, George
The Saudi Civil Code, which came into force on 16 December 2023, marks a significant milestone in the modernization of the Saudi legal system. This comprehensive codification of contract and property law replaces the previously applied Sharia
ASAR – Al Ruwayeh & Partners served as legal counsel to Al-Dhow Engineering General Trading & Contracting Company, TNB Repair and Maintenance Sdn Bhd, and TNB Power Generation Sdn Bhd in securing a KWD 134.51 million financing (
Global law firm Ashurst has welcomed Vasi Papadopoulos (pictured) as a partner in the Corporate practice, situated in the UAE. This appointment marks a significant step forward in the firm’s ongoing efforts to enhance
In a significant legal victory, Charles Russell Speechlys (CRS) has guided Kuwait Finance House (Bahrain) (KFHB) through a complex case in the English High Court involving a disputed arbitration award termed as “a fabrication.” KFHB
Banking & Finance
Healthcare, Pharma & Life Sciences
Saudi Arabia
Linklaters: Saudi German Health Launches US$400m Sukuk
Global law firm, Linklaters has recently provided legal advisory services to Middle East Healthcare Company, commonly known as Saudi German Health, in establishing a SAR 1.5 billion (approximately US$400 million) public sukuk issuance program. The sukuk,
Casablanca welcomes BFA & Co, a dynamic law firm offering diverse legal solutions for businesses, signalling a new era in the city’s legal landscape. The legal landscape in Casablanca, Morocco, sees a notable addition
