AIQ, a pioneering technology company dedicated to advancing the transformation of the energy sector through artificial intelligence (AI), and BEEAH Group, a renowned leader in sustainability, have entered into a strategic collaboration aimed at propelling the United Arab Emirates’ sustainability agenda. This partnership aligns with the visionary goals of the UAE government and the objectives […]
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United Arab Emirates
Dentons Strengthens ME Energy, Transport, and Infrastructure Practice
Dentons, a global law firm, has further reinforced its Middle East Energy, Transport, and Infrastructure (ETI) practice with the addition of seasoned ETI lawyers. Kenny Paton, Edward Rose, and Khomotso Kekana have recently joined the
A cross-border team from Allen & Overy (A&O) has advised the bookrunners on a EUR955m and USD400m term loan B for TMF Group, which is owned by CVC and the Abu
In a world grappling with a “rocky recovery” from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region stands as a beacon of resilience and strength. The latest PwC Middle East Economy Watch report, titled “
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United Arab Emirates
Allen & Overy advises e& enterprise on acquisition of Beehive
Global law firm Allen & Overy has provided legal counsel to e& enterprise on its recent acquisition of a majority stake in Beehive Group, a prominent peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platform. This strategic move
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Transport
United Arab Emirates
Emirates and Etihad partnership aim to drive UAE tourism growth
Emirates Airline and Etihad Airways have entered an interline expansion agreement that will offer travellers additional itinerary options when visiting the UAE. This first-of-its-kind agreement between the two UAE carriers aims to boost tourism to
International law firm Clifford Chance has announced the promotion of 32 lawyers to the partnership, effective 1 May 2023. Among the newly elected partners is Middle East construction specialist Inaamul Laher (pictured). Laher leads the firm’
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DLA Piper elects 72 lawyers to its partnership
DLA Piper has promoted 72 lawyers to its partnership. The promotions are effective as of April 1st in the United States and May 1st for EMEA and Asia Pacific. Promotions have been made across all of
Banking & Finance
United Arab Emirates
Stephenson Harwood with National Bank of Fujairah on solar deal
Law firm Stephenson Harwood has advised the National Bank of Fujairah, a United Arab Emirates-based commercial bank, on a long-term credit facility to CleanMax. The funds will be used to refinance CleanMax’s rooftop solar
Herbert Smith Freehills has promoted Dubai-based senior associate, Anna Szyndler (pictured), to Of Counsel. Szyndler’s promotion was announced alongside 35 other new counsel across the firm’s offices in Asia, Australia, AMEA and UK.&
