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 firm in the Middle East, has acquired 100% ownership of Blackspoon, known for operating leading food and beverage brands in […]
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.
The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry has officially launched the Abu Dhabi International Arbitration Centre (arbitrateAD), a cutting-edge international arbitration hub situated in the heart of Abu Dhabi. Effective February 1, 2024, arbitrateAD will assume
Banking & Finance
Real Estate, Construction & Infrastructure
United Arab Emirates
Baker McKenzie in Aldar’s landmark European Real Estate Venture
Under the legal guidance of international law firm Baker McKenzie, Aldar Properties (“Aldar”), a prominent real estate developer, investor, and manager based in Abu Dhabi, has successfully completed a AED 400 million investment in two European
International law firm King & Spalding continues its strategic expansion in the Middle East with the recent appointment of partners Simon Fraser (pictured left) and Matthew Hartsuyker (pictured right) to its Corporate, Finance, and Investments (
