Global law firm White & Case and The Law Office of Megren M. Al-Shaalan (LOMAS), has provided legal counsel to Banque Saudi Fransi and Bank Albilad, two leading Saudi banks, on their SAR1.8 billion Islamic murabaha facility. The facility is dedicated to a private fund structure managed by SNB Capital and will be utilized to […]
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MetLife partners with Global Atlantic in $19.2 Bil Reinsurance Deal
The Advisors Stephen Gauster (pictured), Executive Vice President & General Counsel at MetLife, leads the legal team. Willkie Farr & Gallagher acted as legal counsel and Goldman Sachs & Co. acted as
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White & Case: NEOM Green Hydrogen Project USD8.4B financing
Global law firm White & Case and The Law Office of Megren M. Al-Shaalan have provided legal counsel to NEOM Green Hydrogen Company in the successful closing of the groundbreaking NEOM Green Hydrogen Project. The
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Aldar issues $500M Green Sukuk with Clifford Chance’s Counsel
Clifford Chance has provided legal counsel to the Joint Lead Managers with a team comprised of partner and head of Middle East capital markets, Stuart Ure (Dubai), Julian Walley (senior associate, Dubai), Shauaib Mirza (
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Mubadala Capital buys majority stake in Fortress Investment Group
With the legal guidance of a cross-border team from Shearman & Sterling, Abu Dhabi-based Mubadala Investment Company’s asset management subsidiary, Mubadala Capital, and Fortress Investment Group have announced their definitive agreements to acquire a 90.01%
With Suzan Taha The latest PwC ESG Middle East Report reveals encouraging developments in the region’s approach to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues. Middle East companies are demonstrating increased commitment to sustainability, with 64%
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Baker Botts with Air Products in $8.4B Green Hydrogen Facility
Air Products and Chemicals Inc. (Air Products), a manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, has successfully achieved full financial close for the world’s largest carbon-free green hydrogen production facility. With a total investment value
From MENA to the WORLD With Suzan Taha In a recent interview, Deborah Howard, partner in the International Dispute Resolution and Litigation team at Trowers & Hamlins, shed light on the implications of the Ministry
Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy (“MBH”) acted as the legal counsel to Hassan Allam Utilities, the investment and development arm of Hassan Allam Holding, on its joint venture with A.P. Moller Capital, an affiliate of
Renowned legal powerhouses Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling have unveiled their plans to merge, establishing an unprecedented global law firm known as Allen Overy Shearman Sterling – or A&O Shearman for short.
