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 the governance structure and arbitration rules, superseding those of the Abu Dhabi Commercial Conciliation and Arbitration Centre (ADCCAC). […]
Banking & Finance
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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 (
Capital Markets
Healthcare, Pharma & Life Sciences
Other
United Arab Emirates
Clyde & Co Guides The Talent Enterprise in Mercer Sale
Global law firm Clyde & Co is playing a pivotal role in advising the shareholders of The Talent Enterprise, a renowned psychometric and talent assessment technology company based in the Middle East, on its proposed
Baker Botts, the renowned international law firm specializing in energy, technology, and life sciences, has announced key leadership changes effective December 18. The strategic appointments aim to enhance the firm’s global presence and foster continued
Deal & transactions
Industrial
United Arab Emirates
Cleary Gottlieb Facilitates OCI N.V.’s $7.2 Billion Asset Sales
Global law firm Cleary Gottlieb is advising OCI N.V., a prominent player in natural gas-based fertilizers and industrial chemicals, on two significant strategic sales amounting to a total of $7.2 billion. The transactions involve the
Al Tamimi & Company, a prominent law firm operating across 17 offices in 10 countries, announced the promotion of eight individuals to Partner positions within various key departments. The appointments, effective from January 1, 2024, highlight the firm’
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Transport
United Arab Emirates
DP World’s Carbon Neutral Vision with Industrial Innovation Group
In a significant step towards sustainable development and carbon neutrality, DP World, under the guidance of Olivier Schwartz, Group Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel, has inked a Carbon Removal Certification Agreement with Industrial Innovation
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Services
United Arab Emirates
Circular Innovation: Aldar, Tadweer and Polygreen Launch Ecoloop
Aldar Properties (“Aldar”), Tadweer (Abu Dhabi Waste Management Company) and global circular economy solutions expert Polygreen have established a joint venture to unveil Ecoloop. This innovative circular model, the first of its kind in the
Air Arabia, a major low-cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa, celebrated the inaugural flight to Phuket, Thailand, under the legal guidance of Group Head of Legal, Osama Romeih (pictured). The event,
