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 East Disputes practice for over six years, brings more than 27 years of experience in commercial litigation, arbitration, and investigations. Specializing […]
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 (
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
