In a significant development for the global legal landscape, two major US law firms, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan and Morgan Lewis, are set to open offices in Saudi Arabia. This move comes in the wake of changes in the country’s regulations governing the practice of foreign lawyers. Quinn Emanuel announced on Thursday that it had secured a […]
Saudi Arabia’s low-cost airline, Flynas, has announced its intention to list shares on the Tadawul stock exchange this year. This move aligns with Saudi Arabia’s broader ambitions to expand its aviation sector and
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Law Firm Leads the Way with Inaugural ESG Report
Al Tamimi & Company has released its first-ever Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report. The report details the firm’s sustainability initiatives that were carried out during 2023. The report highlights the outcomes of the company’
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (‘Freshfields’) has unveiled the promotion of 40 new counsel, effective from 1 May 2024. Spanning various regions and practice groups, the newly appointed counsels embody Freshfields’ dedication to fostering a diverse and skilled workforce. Their
Global law firm, Baker McKenzie has advised Allianz Group, a renowned global insurer and asset manager, on the divestment of its 51% shareholding in Allianz Saudi Fransi Cooperative Insurance Co (Allianz Saudi Fransi) to Abu Dhabi
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Linklaters Guides Consortium in Aster DM Healthcare Deal
International law firm Linklaters has provided legal counsel in the landmark US$813 million acquisition financing of Aster DM Healthcare’s GCC business. The transaction saw a consortium of regional financiers providing acquisition financing facilities to
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PIF and STC Group are forming the largest telecom tower
The Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Saudi Telecommunications Company (STC Group) have signed definitive agreements to form the region’s largest telecom tower company. PIF will acquire a 51% stake in Telecommunication Towers Company Limited (TAWAL)
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ADNIC Finalizes Purchase of 51% Stake in Allianz Saudi Arabia
Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC) has successfully acquired a 51 percent stake in Allianz Saudi Fransi Cooperative Insurance Company in Saudi Arabia. This strategic move positions ADNIC as a prominent Tier-1 insurer in Saudi
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PwC Report: Diversification Fuels 2024 M&A Boom in Middle East
The winds of change are blowing across the business landscape of the Middle East. With a focus on economic diversification and a growing embrace of clean energy and technology, the region is poised for a
International law firm, White & Case has enhanced its Global Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Practice by welcoming partner Abdallah Maher (pictured) to its Riyadh office. “We see high demand from clients in
