The Young International Arbitration Group (‘YIAG’), an association supported by the London Court of International Arbitration (‘LCIA’) and dedicated to practitioners, students, and young members of the arbitration community, has recently announced the appointment of its new regional representatives. The appointed Regional Representatives play a vital role in supporting the YIAG Co-Chairs and actively promoting […]
International law firm Baker Botts has welcomed Shane Wilson (pictured) as a partner in its Dubai office, further enhancing its Global Projects Department. With extensive experience in the Middle East, Africa, and beyond, Wilson brings
Insurance
Private Clients
United Arab Emirates
Al Buhaira Insurance vs Horizon Energy in DIFC Court of
Global law firm Clyde & Co has successfully defended marine insurers in a significant jurisdictional challenge before the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Court of Appeal. Led by Leonard Soudagar (pictured left), the Clyde &
Banking & Finance
Deal & transactions
United Arab Emirates
Clifford Chance with Lenders in Network International’s £2.2B Offer
International law firm, Clifford Chance, provided legal counsel to Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB), First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), HSBC, and Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) in relation to Brookfield’s recommended offer for Network International
Banking & Finance
Capital Markets
United Arab Emirates
Commercial Bank of Dubai issues $500 mil inaugural green bond
Global law firm White & Case has provided legal counsel to HSBC and Standard Chartered Bank as global coordinators, along with Citigroup, Emirates NBD, First Abu Dhabi Bank, J.P. Morgan, and NATIXIS as joint
Banking & Finance
Oil & Gas
United Arab Emirates
Eversheds Sutherland on ADNOC Refining’s consortium deal
Eversheds Sutherland provided legal counsel to Natixis Bank and Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation (APICORP) as lenders in the consortium’s acquisition of ADNOC Refining’s two waste management facilities in the Ruwais Industrial Area of
UAE-based legal start-up, Oryx Consultants (‘Oryx’), is making waves in the legal industry with its alternative approach to accessing legal advice and services. Having facilitated transactions worth over USD1.25 billion in the first half of 2023,
Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has recently relocated to its new offices at ICD Brookfield Place, situated in the heart of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). ICD Brookfield Place, recognized as the recipient of
Banking & Finance
United Arab Emirates
Clifford Chance: Majid Al Futtaim issues $500 million green sukuk
Clifford Chance, an international law firm, provided legal advice to Majid Al Futtaim (MAF), a prominent conglomerate in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, on the issuance of a US$500 million green sukuk. Majid Al
SRDB Law Firm expands its footprint in the Gulf and Middle East with the inauguration of its new office in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, further strengthening its presence in the region. This strategic move
