King & Spalding acted as counsel to Franklin Templeton in the initiation of its operations in Saudi Arabia. Establishing Franklin Templeton Financial Company in Riyadh, regulated by the Saudi Arabia Capital Market Authority, marks a significant milestone. The new entity secured licenses for asset management and advisory services within the Kingdom. With assets totalling $1.6 […]
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A&O Shearman Announces Senior Leadership Roles
Major law firms Allen & Overy (A&O) and Shearman & Sterling (Shearman) announced the first wave of senior leadership roles for their upcoming combined firm, A&O Shearman. The appointments will be
Saudi’s Capital Market Authority (CMA) has granted approval for the registration and initial public offering (IPO) of shares by Miahona Company. The decision, made by the CMA Board on 10/09/1445H corresponding to 20/03/2024G, allows
With Group General Counsel Spyros Zampelis (pictured) at the helm of its legal department, Almarai Company, one of the Middle East’s largest dairy company, has announced its comprehensive investment strategy for the upcoming
Meysan Partners‘ Riyadh office offered advisory services to Allub Industrial Company, a subsidiary of a prominent Kuwait-based group, in its acquisition of a 100% stake in Al Aber Global Industrial Company. Al Aber Global is a
In a bid to reinforce its commitment to growth and innovation, KLA Firm has announced a significant rebranding initiative, introducing itself as KLA. This unveiling showcases not only a fresh logo but also a revitalized
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Dentons Guides Alpha Capital in Forus Real Estate Deal
Global law firm Dentons has recently provided legal counsel to Alpha Capital, a Sharia-compliant investment entity licensed by the Capital Market Authority (CMA) of Saudi Arabia. The advisory pertained to Alpha Capital’s acquisition of
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Dentons Advises Asyad Group on Saudi Aviation Acquisition
Dentons advised the Asyad Group, a leading Saudi holding group, on its acquisition of a 49% stake in Swissport Saudi Arabia Limited. Swissport Saudi Arabia Limited is a subsidiary of the Swissport International Group, a provider
The Capital Market Authority (CMA) has greenlit the registration and initial public offering (IPO) of Saudi Manpower Solutions Company (SMASCO), marking a significant development in the country’s financial landscape. In a resolution dated 01/09/1445H
MAS Advocates, a full-service law firm based in the United Arab Emirates, has announced a significant milestone in its expansion journey by joining forces with AlAmmar Law in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Founded
