Dentons has advised Bank of Sharjah on its issuance of US$500 million notes due 2029. The transaction was completed on 12 September 2024. The issuance received orders of US$1.4 billion and was just under three times oversubscribed. Dentons also advised on the related 24 July 2024 update of Bank of Sharjah’s US$2.5 billion Euro Medium […]
Norton Rose Fulbright has advised a consortium of six banks on the cross-border project financing of the UAE’s new 1,500-megawatt-ac Al Ajban Solar Photovoltaic IPP plant in Abu Dhabi. The project was awarded to
Sabra Ferhat relocates from Clifford Chance’s London office to become the Firm’s first dedicated antitrust expert based in the UAE. Ferhat brings a breadth of experience advising clients on international antitrust issues across
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Banking & Finance
United Arab Emirates
Crédit Agricole CIB and Kepler Cheuvreux extended their ECM partnership
Crédit Agricole CIB and Kepler Cheuvreux have extended their Equity Capital Markets (ECM)partnership to encompass the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA). The partnership hasestablished a local presence for Kepler Cheuvreux in
Stephenson Harwood, a global law firm, has recently announced the adoption of the legal artificial intelligence (AI) tool, Harvey. The firm plans to deploy this tool across its offices worldwide, including those in the Middle
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IPOs
United Arab Emirates
Meysan Advises Agility on USD 4.5 Billion ADX Debut
In a significant development, Meysan has successfully advised Agility Public Warehousing Company KSCP (“Agility”) on its direct listing on the main market of the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX). The listing involved shares in Agility’
BLK Partners has announced the admission of Céline Abi Habib Kanakri as a Partner at the Firm and her appointment as the Co-Head of BLK’s Regional Dispute Resolution Practice. Céline, who will
FTI Consulting is making substantial investments in expanding its Public Sector practice in the Middle East, aiming to support government entities in their most critical transformations. Over the past year, the team has rapidly expanded
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Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates
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Addleshaw Goddard Appoints Finance Head to Lead MENA
Addleshaw Goddard has announced a new leadership role for Robin Hickman who has been appointed Head of Middle East. Robin succeeds Andrew Johnston who was elected Addleshaw Goddard Managing Partner for a term of four
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Addleshaw Goddard Announces New Leadership
Addleshaw Goddard, has announced the commencement of Andrew Johnston’s term as Managing Partner. Johnston has unveiled an ambitious vision for the firm’s future, aiming to double its size by 2030. The growth strategy will
