International law firm CMS has joined forces with patent AI specialist IPDefine to unveil CMS Umbra, a groundbreaking turnkey solution set to democratize intellectual property monetization. By harnessing IPDefine’s cutting-edge AI innovation and CMS’s legal prowess, CMS Umbra empowers businesses to assess, optimize, and monetize their patent portfolios at an unprecedented speed and low cost. […]
Banking & Finance
IPOs
United Arab Emirates
Clifford Chance: Investcorp’s Record-breaking IPO and ADX listing
International law firm Clifford Chance acted as international issuer’s counsel for Investcorp Capital (Investcorp), a prominent Middle East alternative asset manager, in its historic initial public offering (IPO) and subsequent listing on the Abu
In a significant move towards fostering responsible copper production practices, Coficab, a prominent provider of automotive wires and cables and a major global consumer of copper, has officially joined The Copper Mark Partner programme. The
Banking & Finance
Egypt
Real Estate, Construction & Infrastructure
MBH: Hassan Allam secures USD 200M Afreximbank Facility
Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy (‘MBH’) has provided legal counsel to Hassan Allam Construction and its affiliated entities within the Hassan Allam Group on a USD 200 million facility extended by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). This
In a strategic move to fortify its construction disputes practice, Stephenson Harwood has welcomed seasoned consultant Simon Palmer (pictured) to its ranks in Dubai. With over 35 years of legal expertise, Palmer has a distinguished record
The London and Dubai teams at Latham & Watkins have played a pivotal role in advising Tamara, a leading shopping and payments platform in Saudi Arabia and the broader Middle East, on securing an additional
Global law firm Clyde & Co has played a pivotal role in advising Arabian Contracting Services Company (Al Arabia), a prominent Saudi-listed entity, on its SAR 1.05 billion acquisition of the entire issued share capital of
Deal & transactions
Healthcare, Pharma & Life Sciences
Other
Asafo & Co. Facilitates Laprophan’s Acquisition of Amanys Pharma
In a significant move within Morocco’s pharmaceutical sector, Laprophan, a prominent pharmaceuticals group, has sought legal counsel from Asafo & Co. for its acquisition of Amanys Pharma from SPE Capital and Proparco. The strategic
Global law firm White & Case has announced the appointment of 42 lawyers from diverse regions worldwide to its partnership. This new partner class, effective January 1, 2024, represents a broad spectrum of expertise, skills, and backgrounds across 11
Deal & transactions
Real Estate, Construction & Infrastructure
United Arab Emirates
Baker McKenzie on Nuran Marina’s AED 133 mil Acquisition
Global legal powerhouse Baker McKenzie has successfully advised FIM Prime Marina Holding Ltd on the Sharia-compliant financing for its acquisition of the prestigious Nuran Marina serviced residences in Dubai Marina. The transaction, valued at AED 133
