Al Tamimi & Company welcomes Richard Bell (pictured) as the newest addition to its Dispute Resolution practice, further reinforcing the firm’s position as the leading legal entity in the Middle East and North Africa. Richard’s appointment elevates the count of partners at the esteemed law firm to 98, spanning its 17 offices across 10 countries. […]
By: Amr Reda Abdullatif Dr. Farouk, a legal director at the International Law Firm CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP, brings over 15 years of specialized experience in international commercial and construction arbitration
Corporate
Deal & transactions
Insurance
United Arab Emirates
Baker McKenzie’s Global Team Facilitates Fairfax’s GIG Expansion
Global law firm Baker McKenzie has provided legal counsel to Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (“Fairfax”) in its acquisition of KIPCO’s 46.32% shareholding in Gulf Insurance Group K.S.C.P (“GIG”) for approximately USD 860 million.
Deal & transactions
Food & Beverage
Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates
King & Spalding: Jadwa Investment acquires Blackspoon Group
International law firm King & Spalding has served as legal counsel to Jadwa Investment (Jadwa) in its acquisition of Blackspoon Group (Blackspoon), a Dubai-based food and beverage operator. Jadwa, a prominent investment management and advisory
Allen & Overy (A&O) has announced the reappointment of finance specialist Haris Meyer Hanif (pictured), effective January 1, 2024, marking an expansion in the firm’s Middle East restructuring and insolvency practice. Haris Meyer
Deal & transactions
Real Estate, Construction & Infrastructure
United Arab Emirates
Baker McKenzie in Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort Acquisition
Global law firm Baker McKenzie has offered legal guidance in the acquisition of Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort, situated on the renowned Palm Jumeirah island in Dubai, UAE. The transaction encompassed the acquisition of both
International law firm CMS has expanded its Middle East operations with the recruitment of James Abbott, who joins the firm as a partner based in its Dubai office. Abbott, formerly leading Clifford Chance’s Middle
Gloria Estolano, a renowned attorney from the United States with a specialization in employment law, has recently assumed the role of Strategic Partner at M&CO Legal. Estolano brings a wealth of experience to
In a groundbreaking move, the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry has unveiled plans for a new era in arbitration with the establishment of the Abu Dhabi International Arbitration Centre (ADIAC), branded as arbitrateAD.
Banking & Finance
United Arab Emirates
Latham & Watkins: Tabby’s Debt Financing and Series D Extension
International law firm Latham & Watkins has provided legal counsel to Tabby, a prominent shopping and financial services app in the Middle East, in securing a substantial US$700 million in receivables securitization from J.P.
