Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has appointed Luke Tapp (pictured) as a member of its global Board. Tapp, based in the UAE, assumed the role of EMEA Board representative in June 2023. According to the firm’s press release, Tapp joined Pinsent Masons in 2014 and has played a pivotal role in establishing the Middle East […]
Global law firm White & Case has offered legal guidance to Investcorp on its recent issuance of Shari’a compliant perpetual non-cumulative capital certificates. The offering, valued at USD195,115,000, was facilitated by IVC Sukuk Limited.
Deal & transactions
TMT
United Arab Emirates
Allen & Overy advises on Hub71’s latest start-up Intake
Allen & Overy has acted as legal counsel for Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, on the development of its incubator investment framework. This framework will facilitate the integration of the latest cohort of
Global law firm Baker McKenzie has recently made significant advancements in its leadership team, promoting 89 colleagues to partner positions and adding 42 new lateral partners to its roster. The promotions are effective from July 1, 2023, except for
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
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
