Clifford Chance teams in Paris, London and Casablanca advised the joint lead managers on OCP’s U.S.$1.25 billion Rule 144A/Reg S 6.750% Notes due 2034 and U.S.$750 million Rule 144A/Reg S 7.500% Notes due 2054. Casablanca’s team Partner Mustapha Mourahib (pictured) led the team focusing on Moroccan DCM matters, together with associate Yasmine Hitane. London and […]
Effective May 1 2024, 40 partners across both Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling LPP have been elected to the partnership by their current respective firms. They include David Foster (pictured), partner in charge of META (Middle
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Meysan Advises Agility on USD 4.5 Billion ADX Debut
In a significant development, Meysan has successfully advised Agility Public Warehousing Company KSCP (“Agility”) on its direct listing on the main market of the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX). The listing involved shares in Agility’
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BlackRock and KSA PIF Sign Investment Management MoU
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia. The MoU outlines the establishment of BlackRock Riyadh Investment Management (
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Villeroy & Boch’s in Partnership with Keramika Magenta
Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy (MBH), has successfully advised Villeroy & Boch, a renowned German ceramics manufacturer, on their new partnership with Keramika Magenta. This collaboration marks Villeroy & Boch’s strategic move to start manufacturing
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Dreny & Partners Closes EGP 600 Million Issuance for Hermes
Dreny & Partners, has successfully closed the issuance of a senior unsecured short-term note for the Hermes Securities Brokerage Company (HSB), a subsidiary of EFG Hermes Holding. The transaction, worth EGP 600 million, marks the fifth
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Historic Cross-Country Railway Project Connects UAE and Oman
In a landmark development, Siemens Mobility and Hassan Allam Construction have been awarded the contract to design and build the railway systems and integration for the Abu Dhabi – Sohar railway link. This project marks the
AD Ports Group, a global leader in trade facilitation, logistics, and industry, has recently signed a 20-year concession agreement with Unicargas and Multiparques to operate and enhance the Luanda Multipurpose Port Terminal. This landmark agreement,
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Smart Urban Living: Aldar-Siemens Initiative at Saadiyat Grove
Aldar Properties and Siemens join forces to transform Saadiyat Grove into a global smart living exemplar. Using Siemens’ Xcelerator portfolio and Building X platform, Aldar will introduce the UAE’s first cloud-based smart district management
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Freshfields Guides DP World in Seafreight Business Deal
Global law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (‘Freshfields’) is advising in DP World’s latest move within the global supply chain landscape. Freshfields is advising DP World, the renowned company in global supply chain solutions headquartered
