From MENA to the WORLD With Suzan Taha The UAE’s new labour law, Federal Law No. 33 of 2021 (“New Labour Law”), came into force in 2022 and replaced the previous labour law (Federal Law No. 8 of 1980). LegalcommunityMENA sits down with Marco De Leo (pictured), Managing Partner at BonelliErede Dubai office, to shed some light […]
Dr. Mohamed Elmogy has been appointed as Board Director, Association of Corporate Counsel – Middle East and North Africa Chapter. Mohamed Elmogy is a highly accomplished lawyer with over 25 years of experience in the field. His
International law firm Clifford Chance has advised Emirates NBD on its issuance of AED 1 billion 5.125 per cent. notes due January 2026. In completing the transaction, Emirates NBD has become the first UAE financial institution to support
From MENA to the WORLD With Suzan Taha UAE’s Corporate Tax Law with Marco De Leo 2023 marks the beginning of a new era for businesses and law firms operating in the UAE. With corporate
From MENA to the WORLD The legal system of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has a long and rich history that can be traced back to the pre-Islamic period. During this time, the region was
Al Tamimi & Company has made six new Partner promotions, taking the Partner count at the firm to 88, across its 17 offices in 10 countries. The new partner appointments underline Al Tamimi & Company’s expertise and
Deal & transactions
Real Estate, Construction & Infrastructure
United Arab Emirates
ALEC Engineering and Contracting acquires Target Engineering
ALEC Engineering and Contracting, part of the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD) group, has successfully completed its strategic acquisition of Target Engineering, an EPC contractor offering in-house services for major construction disciplines in onshore and
Banking & Finance
Transport
United Arab Emirates
Hassana to invest USD2.4b in DP World’s flagship UAE assets
International law firm Clifford Chance has advised DP World, a global infrastructure-led supply chain solutions provider, on the USD2.4 billion investment in three of its flagship UAE assets by Saudi Arabia-based Hassana Investment Company, the
Global law firm Clyde & Co has hired corporate and M&A lawyer Mohamed Barakat (pictured) as a partner in the Middle East and Africa (“MEA”) region and its global corporate & advisory practice.
Appointments
United Arab Emirates
Lisa Bryson joins Eversheds Sutherland’s Middle East employment practice
Eversheds Sutherland has further strengthened its employment offering in the Middle East with the arrival of Partner Lisa Bryson from its UK office in Northern Ireland to Dubai. Bryson brings more than two decades of
