Al Futtaim Group, a renowned conglomerate operating across the Middle East, has appointed Sue Ellen Hassouna (pictured) as its General Counsel. With over 15 years of legal experience in Egypt, Hassouna is poised to assume a pivotal role in the group’s legal landscape. Before joining Al Futtaim Group, Hassouna served as the Chief Legal Officer […]
Squire Patton Boggs is set to further strengthen its international presence with the opening of a new office in Beirut, Lebanon. This strategic move is part of the firm’s ongoing international expansion initiative, which
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ABO Partners with EiDF Solar for €20 Million Financing Deal
With general counsel Edward Keller (pictured) at the helm of it’s legal department, Alpha Blue Ocean (ABO), a prominent multi-family office known for its prominent position in alternative finance on a global scale, has
Global investigations firm Nardello & Co. continues to expand its presence in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region with the appointment of distinguished leaders. The company welcomes Chris Morgan Jones as the Regional
On the other hand, Addleshaw Goddard has welcomed Arun Visweswaran, a construction and commercial disputes specialist, as a partner in its Dubai office. Visweswaran, who spent 12 years at Clifford Chance, specializes in international and domestic
Clifford Chance provided legal counsel to the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) in the financing of a groundbreaking solar photovoltaic plant with a total capacity of 100 megawatts, slated for El
Global law firm Clifford Chance has announced the appointment of Jennifer Chimanga and Mustapha Mourahib as co-heads of its Africa Group, effective from October 1, 2023. They will succeed Anthony Giustini in this role. Jennifer Chimanga, formerly
In a groundbreaking move, international law firm King & Spalding has secured a foreign law license, paving the way for an official expansion of its presence in Saudi Arabia. This development comes on the heels
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White & Case on DP World’s US$1.5 Billion Green Sukuk
Global law firm White & Case has provided legal services to the arrangers and dealers on the update of DP World Limited’s US$10 billion Global Medium Term Note Programme and US$5 billion Trust Certificate
Global law firm Clifford Chance has welcomed partner Chirag Sanghrajka (pictured) to its global Energy and Infrastructure practice. Sanghrajka, who joins from the same firm, brings his specialized expertise in energy and infrastructure projects and
