Neom, the planned smart city in northwest Saudi Arabia, has reached a significant milestone in its development with the finalization of contracts worth SAR 21 billion ($5.6 billion) in investments. The contracts, part of a large-scale public-private partnership for accommodation, mark a major boost for Neom’s residential communities project. Linklaters has been providing crucial legal […]
Brooke Lindsay, Group Chief Legal & Compliance Officer at e& (formerly Etisalat Group), has been appointed to the Board of PTCL, an integrated (fixed and mobile) telecom operator in Pakistan. The announcement was
Hassan Basil (pictured) has been appointed as the Chief Legal Officer at Majid Al Futtaim Holding, a renowned retail, leisure, communities, and shopping mall group operating across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. With this
International law firm Taylor Wessing has made a significant addition to its team by appointing Munir Suboh (pictured) as a partner in their IP and media group. Suboh, who recently served as a partner and
Saudi Arabia released the highly anticipated Civil Transactions Law (the KSA Civil Code) following its endorsement through Royal Decree No M/191 (Royal Decree). The KSA Civil Code is an all-encompassing legislation that will regulate various
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
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.
