Global construction materials company Sika has successfully completed its acquisition of MBCC Group, following receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals. The acquisition is expected to strengthen Sika’s position in the global construction market, with the addition of MBCC Group’s expertise in construction and admixture systems. The move reinforces Sika’s presence in all regions and enhances […]
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Emirates and Etihad partnership aim to drive UAE tourism growth
Emirates Airline and Etihad Airways have entered an interline expansion agreement that will offer travellers additional itinerary options when visiting the UAE. This first-of-its-kind agreement between the two UAE carriers aims to boost tourism to
Linklaters has appointed Rebecca Jarvis (pictured), partner in the firm’s London office, as its new global co-head of banking. Jarvis succeeds Philip Spittal as he retires from the firm and will join existing global
Clifford Chance has appointed Zarrar Sehgal (pictured) as the new Head of its Global Asset Finance Group. Sehgal, who is a partner at the firm, will lead the team of 125 asset finance lawyers, providing clients
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Clifford Chance: TAQA invests in Xlinks Morocco-UK HVDC project
International law firm Clifford Chance has advised Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (‘TAQA’) on its GBP 25 million (cerca USD 31.38 million) investment in Xlinks First Limited (‘Xlinks’), the developer of the first of a kind Morocco –
Dentons, the international law firm, has bolsters its presence in Saudi Arabia with the recent addition of two experienced legal consultants, Edward Rose (pictured left) and Guy Danalis (pictured right), both formerly of Jones Day.
Global law firm, White & Case has provided legal counsel to A.P. Moller Capital on its joint venture with Hassam Allam Utilities to establish an integrated logistics platform. The new platform will provide a
International law firm Trowers & Hamlins advises Ubhar Capital in its capacity as an issue manager on the issuance of OMR60,158,904 unsecured, perpetual and subordinated bonds by Oman International Development & Investment Company (‘Ominvest’). Ominvest
International law firm Clifford Chance has announced the promotion of 32 lawyers to the partnership, effective 1 May 2023. Among the newly elected partners is Middle East construction specialist Inaamul Laher (pictured). Laher leads the firm’
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DLA Piper elects 72 lawyers to its partnership
DLA Piper has promoted 72 lawyers to its partnership. The promotions are effective as of April 1st in the United States and May 1st for EMEA and Asia Pacific. Promotions have been made across all of
