Global law firm Latham & Watkins has welcomed 19 counsel to the partnership, effective March 1. These promotions highlight the firm’s commitment to excellence and client service across various practice areas. This announcement follows the recent election of 34 associates to the partnership, effective January 1, 2024, further strengthening the firm’s leadership team. “I am […]
KN&P served as legal advisor to Anaam International Holding Group (“Anaam Group”) on its SAR 236.25 million capital increase through a rights issue. This bolstered Anaam’s capital from SAR 315 million to
Clifford Chance, a global law firm, has guided Saudi Electricity Company (“SEC”) through the dual-Series international issuance of US$800 million and US$1.4 billion senior unsecured trust certificates due 2029 and 2034 respectively. These certificates, known collectively as
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Real Estate, Construction & Infrastructure
Saudi Arabia
Addleshaw Goddard Guides Hwadi in Cloud 7 Hotel Project
Kerten Hospitality, in partnership with Hwadi, has unveiled plans for the groundbreaking Cloud 7 Hotel project in Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. The project, a key component of Kerten Hospitality’s ambitious expansion in the country, is
Latham & Watkins has been granted a Regional Headquarters (RHQ) License from the Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia. With a presence in the Middle East since 2008, the firm currently operates from two offices located
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Egypt
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Saudi Arabia
EFG Hermes Facilitates Kazyon’s Landmark Acquisition of Dukan
EFG Hermes announced the successful conclusion of a merger and acquisition (M&A) deal for Kazyon, a prominent MENA-based discount retailer. In this transaction, Kazyon acquired a 50% stake in Dukan, the sole discount retailer
Al Tamimi & Company Saudi Arabia has provided legal counsel to the National Center for Privatization (NCP), Ministry of Telecommunications and Information Technology (MCIT) and Al-Madinah Region Development Authority (MDA) in the completion of a
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Healthcare, Pharma & Life Sciences
Saudi Arabia
Baker Botts Aids Malaz Capital in Ram Medical Clinics Equity
Malaz Capital, the independent investment management firm based in Saudi Arabia, has completed the acquisition of an equity stake in Ram Medical Clinics Company. Ram Medical Clinics is a prominent healthcare service provider in Saudi
Uppercase Legal Advisory, has announced its plans to establish a practice in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in the second quarter of 2024. This strategic move is part of the firm’s expansion plan in the Middle East
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Food & Beverage
Saudi Arabia
Baker Botts: Tamimi Markets Acquires Al Raya Supermarket Chain
Tamimi Markets Company (“Tamimi”), a prominent Saudi family-owned supermarket business, has successfully acquired 100% of Al Raya For Food Stuffs Company (“Al Raya”), a major supermarket chain operating in the Western region of Saudi Arabia.
