Law firm Stephenson Harwood has advised the National Bank of Fujairah, a United Arab Emirates-based commercial bank, on a long-term credit facility to CleanMax. The funds will be used to refinance CleanMax’s rooftop solar portfolio in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). CleanMax is one of Asia’s largest commercial and industrial renewable energy developer, with assets over […]
Herbert Smith Freehills has promoted Dubai-based senior associate, Anna Szyndler (pictured), to Of Counsel. Szyndler’s promotion was announced alongside 35 other new counsel across the firm’s offices in Asia, Australia, AMEA and UK.&
Deal & transactions
Real Estate, Construction & Infrastructure
United Arab Emirates
DLA Piper advises AD Ports on KEZAD – EAJ merger
Global law firm DLA Piper has advised AD Ports Group on the merger of KEZAD Communities with Al Eskan Al Jamae Group (EAJ), leading to the creation of the largest integrated staff accommodation firm in
Global law firm Clyde & Co has appointed Rebecca Kelly (pictured) as a partner in their regulatory & investigations global practice. This marks Kelly’s return to the firm after nine years and she will
Banking & Finance
Healthcare, Pharma & Life Sciences
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Clifford Chance on €45M financing of GZT Healthcare Investment
International law firm Clifford Chance advised Invest International with the EUR 45 million financing of GZT Healthcare Investment, a subsidiary of Rönesans Holding, in connection with the Gaziantep City Hospital, a public private partnership in
Deal & transactions
Healthcare, Pharma & Life Sciences
United Arab Emirates
Clifford Chance advises M42 on its acquisition of Diaverum
International law firm Clifford Chance is advising M42, an Abu Dhabi-based tech-enabled healthcare company in connection with is acquisition of the entire share capital of Diaverum from Bridgepoint Group. A transaction that will see M42
Global law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (‘Freshfields’) has promoted senior associate Walid Salib (pictured) to counsel, as part of the latest promotion round that included 44 new counsel from across all regions and practice groups. This
Clyde & Co has promoted 22 of its international lawyers to equity partner, effective 01 May 2023. The promotions reflect the firm’s continued broad growth across its regions and practices. Five promotions in Dubai, the highest figure
Global law firm Dentons has promoted 13 new partners in its UK, Ireland and Middle East offices. The two senior associates from the disputes practice in the MENA region are Suzannah Fairbairn (pictured right) and Paul
Appointments
United Arab Emirates
Emily Aryeetey and Saif Almobideen named partners at Stephenson Harwood
Law firm Stephenson Harwood has promoted eleven lawyers to its partnership including Emily Aryeetey (pictured left) and Saif Almobideen (pictured right) both based in Dubai. Effective from 1 May 2023. Commenting about the eleven promotions Eifion Morris,
