Simmons & Simmons has announced plans to expand its Middle East practice by opening a new office in Riyadh, marking its first presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The KSA is one of the fastest-growing economies globally and the largest in the Middle East. The new office in Riyadh will enhance Simmons & […]
ALC Alieldean Weshahi & Partners, in collaboration with Saudi firm Mithaq Law Office, has inaugurated a joint venture law office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The newly established office aims to cater to the diverse legal
Dentons has advised Al Rajhi Bank on a SAR 1.9 billion murabaha facility agreement with Jabal Omar Development Company, one of the largest real estate developers in the region and a major listed company on the
International law firm CMS has successfully advised the Oman Investment Authority (OIA) on Saudi Tadawul Group’s (STG) acquisition of a 32.6% stake in DME Holdings Limited, the parent company of Dubai Mercantile Exchange (DME). This
Banking & Finance
Capital Markets
Saudi Arabia
AS&H Clifford Chance Guides STG in DME Stake Acquisition
AS&H Clifford Chance has provided legal counsel for Saudi Tadawul Group (STG), a diversified capital markets group in the MENA region, on its strategic acquisition of a 32.6% stake in the Dubai Mercantile Exchange (
Banking & Finance
Capital Markets
Saudi Arabia
Norton Rose Guides CME Group in DME Stake Acquisition
Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has provided legal counsel to CME Group Inc. (CME), the derivatives marketplace listed on Nasdaq, regarding a binding agreement with Saudi Tadawul Group Holding Company (STG), a Saudi-exchange listed
Capital Markets
Corporate
Industrial
Saudi Arabia
Johnson Controls Arabia and ADC Consortium secure BOOT District Cooling
Johnson Controls Arabia (JCA), has announced its awarding, being a part of the Consortium of JCA, City Cool & ADC, by one of the subsidiaries of Knowledge Economic City (KEC), a Saudi Arabian listed joint
Latham & Watkins has successfully guided HSBC, J.P. Morgan, and SNBC as financial advisers, bookrunners, and underwriters of MBC Group’s landmark initial public offering (IPO) on the Saudi Exchange’s Main Market. The
Appointments
Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates
Key Appointments Strengthen Gowling WLG’s MENA IP Team
Gowling WLG is expanding its intellectual property and technology (IP and Tech) practice in the Middle East with the appointments of Bachir A. Chakra (pictured left) as a partner and David Aylen (pictured right) as
Deal & transactions
Real Estate, Construction & Infrastructure
Saudi Arabia
Webuild’s $4.7B Splash: Neom’s Futuristic Marvel Unveiled
Under the legal guidance of Neom’s Chief Legal Officer, Stefan Ricketts (pictured), Neom and international construction company, Webuild has inked a groundbreaking contract worth USD 4.7 billion as part of the visionary development project in
