Sharkawy & Sarhan Law Firm (Sharkawy & Sarhan) has been instrumental in the pivotal step forward for the transformative Damietta Port Project, participating in the signing of the Financing Documents following the earlier signing of the Step-In Agreement by the Ministry of Transport. The Step-In Agreement ceremony took place at the Ministry of Transport, graced […]
Deal & transactions
Food & Beverage
Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates
King & Spalding: Jadwa Investment acquires Blackspoon Group
International law firm King & Spalding has served as legal counsel to Jadwa Investment (Jadwa) in its acquisition of Blackspoon Group (Blackspoon), a Dubai-based food and beverage operator. Jadwa, a prominent investment management and advisory
Allen & Overy (A&O) has announced the reappointment of finance specialist Haris Meyer Hanif (pictured), effective January 1, 2024, marking an expansion in the firm’s Middle East restructuring and insolvency practice. Haris Meyer
Deal & transactions
Real Estate, Construction & Infrastructure
United Arab Emirates
Baker McKenzie in Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort Acquisition
Global law firm Baker McKenzie has offered legal guidance in the acquisition of Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort, situated on the renowned Palm Jumeirah island in Dubai, UAE. The transaction encompassed the acquisition of both
Dreny & Partners has asserted its dominance in the Egyptian legal deal market, concluding more than 30 transactions in 2023 with a combined value of USD 2.2 billion. Specializing in Corporate and Capital Market activities, the firm navigated
International law firm CMS has expanded its Middle East operations with the recruitment of James Abbott, who joins the firm as a partner based in its Dubai office. Abbott, formerly leading Clifford Chance’s Middle
Abdulaziz Alharthy, an accomplished legal professional with a distinguished background in law and education, has recently taken on the role “promoted ” of Senior Associate at Clyde & Co. His extensive experience and academic prowess position
Gloria Estolano, a renowned attorney from the United States with a specialization in employment law, has recently assumed the role of Strategic Partner at M&CO Legal. Estolano brings a wealth of experience to
Banking & Finance
Capital Markets
Egypt
Zaki Hashem, Attorneys at Law Facilitates Corplease’s Record-breaking EGP 3.177
Zaki Hashem, Attorneys at Law, proudly announces the successful closure of a monumental securitization deal for Corporate Leasing Company Egypt SAE (Corplease), marking a significant milestone as the 13th issuance for the esteemed company. The
In a groundbreaking move, the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry has unveiled plans for a new era in arbitration with the establishment of the Abu Dhabi International Arbitration Centre (ADIAC), branded as arbitrateAD.
