Global law firm White & Case has promoted 23 lawyers to local partner and 22 lawyers to counsel, showcasing the depth of talent within the firm. These promotions span 13 practices and 22 offices across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific, reflecting the diverse and global nature of White & Case. “We are proud of what […]
Hage-Chahine Law Firm and Al Sulaiti Law Firm have officially solidified their collaboration through a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU). The agreement seeks to elevate the legal capabilities of both firms, enabling them to offer
International law firm Eversheds Sutherland has acted as legal counsel to MEEZA QSTP (Public) (“MEEZA”) on its QAR704 million initial public offering (IPO) and subsequent listing on the Qatar Stock Exchange. MEEZA’s IPO, which
Global law firm Clyde & Co continues to bolster its corporate practice in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region with the appointment of Elias Matni (pictured) as a partner. Based in the firm’s
Deal & transactions
Qatar
Transport
Norton Rose Fulbright on GTS acquisition of MV Ripley Prosperity
Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has provided legal counsel to Global Trading and Shipping (GTS) in its recent acquisition of MV Ripley Prosperity. The acquisition marks another milestone for GTS, a shipping company established
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
Deal & transactions
Egypt
Energy & Trading
Other
Qatar
Libya’s Zliten power plant to be built by Qatari-Egyptian consortium
General Electricity Company of Libya (‘GECOL’) has entered into a Euro1.19bn (USD1.3bn) contract with an Egyptian-Qatari consortium for the construction of the Zliten power station. The power station will be supplied
Qatar’s economy is expected to continue growing at a steady pace in the coming years, according to a recent report published by PwC titled “Qatar Economy Watch” published in February 20213. The report highlights the
Deal & transactions
Oil & Gas
Qatar
QatarEnergy acquires a 30% interest in Lebanese offshore gas fields
QatarEnergy, in partnership with TotalEnergies and Eni, has signed agreements with the Lebanese government to become a stakeholder in two offshore exploration blocks in Lebanon. QatarEnergy will hold a 30% working interest in Blocks 4 and 9,
Eversheds Sutherland has provided legal advice to Damaan Islamic Insurance Company (“Beema”) on the direct listing of 100% of its shares on the Main Market of the Qatar Stock Exchange. Beema’s share have been admitted
