International law firm Clifford Chance provided advisory services to Emirates Islamic, a prominent Islamic bank in the UAE and 99.9% owned by Emirates NBD Bank, for the issuance of AED 1 billion 5.050 per cent. sukuk that matures in February 2026. This is the first time a UAE Islamic financial institution has issued AED-denominated sukuk […]
Private Clients
United Arab Emirates
Ammar ElBanna successfully represents client in UAE Federal Supreme Court
In a recent case, Ammar ElBanna, the Founder of Incept Legal and Of Counsel at Khodeir & Partners, represented a multinational company and succeeded in persuading the UAE Federal Supreme Court to uphold the stipulated
Deal & transactions
Real Estate, Construction & Infrastructure
United Arab Emirates
Cms advises Aldar Properties on its partnership with Dubai Holding
International law firm CMS has advised Aldar Properties (“Aldar”) on its joint venture with Dubai Holding to develop three new residential communities in Dubai consisting of over 9,000 residential units. The agreement marks Aldar’s
Appointments
Real Estate, Construction & Infrastructure
United Arab Emirates
Waleed Shalaby named group head of legal for MOBH Group
Waleed Shalaby (pictured) has been appointed as group head of legal at Mohammad Omar Bin Haider Holding Group (“MOBH Group”), in what is his first role as an in-house counsel. Shalaby brings a wealth of
Deal & transactions
TMT
United Arab Emirates
Zero&One signs a strategic collaboration agreement with AWS
Zero&One has recently signed a long-term regional partnership agreement with Amazon Web Services (“AWS”) to further their commitment to supporting clients across the MENA region in their transition to the cloud.
Al Tamimi & Company has appointed Nicholas Watson (pictured right) as partner and regional Head of its Corporate Commercial department. With over 25 years of international law firm experience, Watson has spent the majority of his
Background
Egypt
Opinions
United Arab Emirates
Mohamed Elmogy on elevating MENA’s in-house legal community
With Suzan Taha Mohamed Elmogy (“Mogy”) has recently been appointed as the Board Director for ACC MENA. LegalcommunityMENA had the opportunity to interview Mogy regarding how his new role aims to serve the in-house
From MENA to the WORLD With Suzan Taha In this article, LegalcommunityMENA will be discussing the Unemployment Insurance scheme in the UAE. This program is designed to provide financial support for Emiratis and residents working
Deal & transactions
Fashion, Luxury & Design
United Arab Emirates
Majid Al Futtaim Lifestyle secures a partnership with Poltrona Frau
Majid Al Futtaim, a leader in fashion, shopping mall, communities, and leisure segment across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, has entered into a strategic partnership with Poltrona Frau, the luxury Italian furniture brand. As
Watson Farley & Williams (“WFW”) has secured a favourable judgment for its client Gulf Wings (“Gulf Wings”) before the Dubai International Financial Centre (“DIFC”) Court of Appeal in the case Gulf Wings FZE v A &
