Global law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (‘Freshfields’) has appointed partner Alastair Chapman (pictured) as the new leader of its Antitrust, Competition, and Trade Practice Group. In his new role, Chapman will succeed Thomas Janssens, who will transition to a strategic position focusing on the firm’s growth initiatives. Both Chapman and Janssens will continue their active […]
With Suzan Taha In recent months, Bahrain has witnessed a significant development in its corporate governance landscape. Resolution No. 91 of 2022 brought forth an amendment to the existing Corporate Governance Code, which is now known as ‘
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Asafo & Co.:Valoris Capital launc Moroccan Energy Transition Fund
Asafo & Co. acted as legal counsel to Valoris Capital on the launch of Morocco’s inaugural investment fund solely dedicated to the energy transition sector. Valoris Capital, a subsidiary of the independent investment bank
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White & Case Advises Africa50 on East2West Fiber Optic Project
Global law firm White & Case has provided legal counsel to Africa50 in its partnership with Bayobab to advance Project East2West. This ambitious initiative aims to establish a terrestrial fiber optic cable network connecting
Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright is reinforcing its commitment to the Middle East with the appointment of top-tier partner Nick Sharratt (pictured) as the Head of Dispute Resolution for the region. Nick Sharratt, a
International law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has announced that it will close its Kuala Lumpur office by the end of April 2024. “We remain committed to our successful and longstanding relationships with Malaysian clients but also
Global law firm Clifford Chance has served as issuer’s counsel for ADES Holding Company in its historic SAR 4.6 billion (approximately US$1.2 billion) initial public offering (IPO), which carried an implied market capitalization of SAR 15.2
The recently released “2023 Law Department Compensation Survey,” conducted by the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) in collaboration with Empsight International, has revealed significant findings that suggest a positive shift in the gender pay gap among
Sport Makers Law & Management Firm (‘Sport Makers’), a globally renowned sports company providing a wide range of services, has appointed Hesham Eissa (pictured) as its General Manager. With over a decade of experience at
Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy (MBH) is proud to share its latest achievement in the renewable energy sector. MBH has successfully advised the TSFE Infrastructure & Utilities Sub Fund (TSFE) on behalf of the New and
