Asafo & Co. provided legal services to Advanced Finance and Investment Group (“AFIG Funds”) on its acquisition of Nouvelle Mici-Embaci (“NME”) from Holea Holding, the parent company of Groupe Carré d’Or, an agro-industrial conglomerate in Ivory Coast. AFIG Funds successfully secured the necessary funds for the acquisition through a unique leveraged financing structure, marking […]
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has appointed Luke Tapp (pictured) as a member of its global Board. Tapp, based in the UAE, assumed the role of EMEA Board representative in June 2023. According to the firm’
Legal Advisors Abdulaziz Alajlan & Partners, in association with Baker & McKenzie, has bolstered its Regulatory and Public Policy practice in Saudi Arabia with the appointment of Sahal Khalawi (pictured) as a new Partner. “We
AS&H Clifford Chance has promoted Saad Al-Dileym (pictured) to the position of Counsel, effective from 1 July 2023. Al-Dileym brings a wealth of expertise in public policy matters and legislative drafting. He has provided advisory
Global law firm White & Case has offered legal guidance to Investcorp on its recent issuance of Shari’a compliant perpetual non-cumulative capital certificates. The offering, valued at USD195,115,000, was facilitated by IVC Sukuk Limited.
Mazghouny & Co Projects & Infrastructure team has assisted Scatec with the review of the agreement executed with the New and Renewable Energy Authority (NREA) for granting access to the site. Mazghouny & Co has
Banking & Finance
Capital Markets
Egypt
Contact Holding completes issuance of EGP1.89b securitized bond
Alieldean Weshahi & Partners – ALC has acted as legal counsel to Contact Financial Holding on the successful conclusion of its 41st issuance of trade receivables bonds, valued at EGP 859.1 billion, for its consumer finance portfolio
The Bahrain British Business Forum (BBBF) has undergone a significant transformation, officially becoming the British Chamber of Commerce Bahrain (BCOCB). With the support of the Bahrain Ministry of Industry and Commerce, the BCOCB aims to
Deal & transactions
TMT
United Arab Emirates
Allen & Overy advises on Hub71’s latest start-up Intake
Allen & Overy has acted as legal counsel for Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, on the development of its incubator investment framework. This framework will facilitate the integration of the latest cohort of
Capital Markets
Egypt
Real Estate, Construction & Infrastructure
Saint-Gobain Expands Construction Chemicals Presence in Egypt
Barakat Maher & Partners in association with Clyde & Co have provided legal counsel to Saint-Gobain on its complete acquisition of United Paints and Chemicals, known as Drymix, a leading manufacturer of ready-mix mortars serving
