Investcorp Capital (Investcorp) has successfully completed its initial public offering (IPO) on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), with Latham & Watkins serving as legal advisors to the underwriters and Clifford Chance as international issuer’s counsel for Investcorp. Investcorp, a key player in providing capital and capital financing services within the alternative investments sector, offered 720,000,000 […]
Banking & Finance
IPOs
United Arab Emirates
Clifford Chance: Investcorp’s Record-breaking IPO and ADX listing
International law firm Clifford Chance acted as international issuer’s counsel for Investcorp Capital (Investcorp), a prominent Middle East alternative asset manager, in its historic initial public offering (IPO) and subsequent listing on the Abu
In a strategic move to fortify its construction disputes practice, Stephenson Harwood has welcomed seasoned consultant Simon Palmer (pictured) to its ranks in Dubai. With over 35 years of legal expertise, Palmer has a distinguished record
Global law firm White & Case has announced the appointment of 42 lawyers from diverse regions worldwide to its partnership. This new partner class, effective January 1, 2024, represents a broad spectrum of expertise, skills, and backgrounds across 11
Deal & transactions
Real Estate, Construction & Infrastructure
United Arab Emirates
Baker McKenzie on Nuran Marina’s AED 133 mil Acquisition
Global legal powerhouse Baker McKenzie has successfully advised FIM Prime Marina Holding Ltd on the Sharia-compliant financing for its acquisition of the prestigious Nuran Marina serviced residences in Dubai Marina. The transaction, valued at AED 133
Deal & transactions
Transport
United Arab Emirates
Emirates and Safran Seal Major $1.2B Aircraft Enhancement Deal
Under the legal guidance of Rick Ward, Group General Counsel (pictured), Emirates, one of the world’s largest international airline, has entered into contracts with Safran valued at over $1.2 billion. The major deal includes a $1
Winds of positive change in the workplace and society swept through Abu Dhabi’s Energy Centre, as The Inclusion Summit drew to a close. The two-day high-level platform held on November 9-10, 2023, brought together
International law firm Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (BCLP) has announced the election of 24 new lawyers to partnership across 8 different offices, effective January 1, 2024. With this addition, the firm’s total number of partners reaches 480. The new
Corporate
Diversity & Inclusion
United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi Hosts Pioneering Inclusion Summit 2023
Abu Dhabi took center by hosting The Inclusion Summit 2023, positioning itself as the epicenter for diversity and inclusion discussions during the largest cross-industry event in the MENA region. Organized by DEI impact company, Aurora50, the
Corporate
Deal & transactions
Saudi Arabia
Services
United Arab Emirates
Beeah Group Launch Joint Venture for Waste Solutions in Medina
Guided by Group Chief Legal Officer Shaun Johnson (pictured), Beeah Group, a trailblazer in sustainability and digitalization, has established a joint venture with the Saudi Investment Recycling Company (SIRC), a wholly owned subsidiary of the
