June 2023 marked a significant milestone as Al Layyah Combined Cycle Power Plant, boasting a capacity of 1,026 MW, successfully completed its steam blow for Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA). This achievement stands as a crucial step in the Combined Cycle hot commissioning progress. What makes this accomplishment even more noticeable is that […]
Deal & transactions
Energy & Trading
United Arab Emirates
White & Case advises Masdar on joint venture with Iberdrola Group
Global law firm White & Case has advised Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar), Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, on its joint venture with Iberdrola Group, the Spain-based international energy group engaged in electric
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Transport
United Arab Emirates
Clyde & Co on Simpson Spence Young’s acquisition of F3
Clyde & Co has provided legal counsel to Simpson Spence Young (SSY), a prominent independent shipbroker, on its recent acquisition of F3 Offshore Group, the offshore specialist shipbroker with offices in Hamburg and Dubai. Following
Allen & Overy (A&O) has appointed Khalid Garousha (pictured) as interim global managing partner, effective 1 September 2023, for an eight-month period to 30 April 2024. Garousha is the regional managing partner in the Middle East
In a move to further enhance its real estate capabilities in the Middle East, global law firm Dentons has appointed senior lawyer Hazel Shakur Quinn (pictured) in the United Arab Emirates. Joining as a senior
Capital Markets
Real Estate, Construction & Infrastructure
United Arab Emirates
Dentons on Sobha Realty’s debut $300M trust certificate issuance
Global law firm Dentons has advised Standard Chartered Bank, Dubai Islamic Bank, Emirates NBD Capital, Mashreqbank, and Sharjah Islamic Bank, acting as Joint Lead Managers in the successful debut issuance of US$300 million Trust Certificates
Banking & Finance
Food & Beverage
United Arab Emirates
Agthia Group launches a USD54 Mil corporate venture capital fund
With Group General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, Mohammad Amro (pictured), at the helm of it’s legal team, Agthia Group, a diversified food and beverage company, has introduced Agthia Ventures, a USD 54 million (AED 200 million)
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Energy & Trading
United Arab Emirates
Masdar raises USD750 million in first Green Bond Offering
Under the legal leadership and guidance of General Counsel Jonathan Evans, Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, achieved a significant milestone with the successful completion of its debut green bond issuance for US$750 million 10
Global law firm HFW continues to strengthen its Middle East shipping practice with a significant move – relocating Master Mariner Shamsheer Singh (pictured) from London to Dubai. With over 2 decades of sea-going experience, including commanding the
Brooke Lindsay, Group Chief Legal & Compliance Officer at e& (formerly Etisalat Group), has been appointed to the Board of PTCL, an integrated (fixed and mobile) telecom operator in Pakistan. The announcement was
