Global law firm, Baker McKenzie has advised Allianz Group, a renowned global insurer and asset manager, on the divestment of its 51% shareholding in Allianz Saudi Fransi Cooperative Insurance Co (Allianz Saudi Fransi) to Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC). This strategic transaction, which closed on April 17, 2024, subsequent to obtaining regulatory approvals, signifies […]
Capital Markets
Insurance
Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates
ADNIC Finalizes Purchase of 51% Stake in Allianz Saudi Arabia
Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC) has successfully acquired a 51 percent stake in Allianz Saudi Fransi Cooperative Insurance Company in Saudi Arabia. This strategic move positions ADNIC as a prominent Tier-1 insurer in Saudi
In a pioneering move, Al-Yaqout & Al-Fouzan Legal Group (YFLG) has secured the first-ever approval from the Bankruptcy Authority for the restructuring request of a prominent insurance company in Kuwait, following the enactment of Law 71/2020.
Linklaters provided legal counsel to Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co. (TMNF) in its sale of a 5.75% stake in Arabian Shield Insurance Company, a publicly listed Saudi Arabian firm, to Alinma Bank. This transaction
ASAR – Al Ruwayeh & Partners, a prominent law firm in Kuwait and Bahrain, has played a key role as Kuwait counsel in advising Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited and its affiliates (Fairfax) on the acquisition of
Corporate
Deal & transactions
Insurance
United Arab Emirates
Baker McKenzie’s Global Team Facilitates Fairfax’s GIG Expansion
Global law firm Baker McKenzie has provided legal counsel to Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (“Fairfax”) in its acquisition of KIPCO’s 46.32% shareholding in Gulf Insurance Group K.S.C.P (“GIG”) for approximately USD 860 million.
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 &
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MetLife partners with Global Atlantic in $19.2 Bil Reinsurance Deal
The Advisors Stephen Gauster (pictured), Executive Vice President & General Counsel at MetLife, leads the legal team. Willkie Farr & Gallagher acted as legal counsel and Goldman Sachs & Co. acted as
Capital Markets
Egypt
Insurance
Zulficar & Partners assists Sika Group in strategic acquisition deal
Zulficar & Partners Law Firm has acted as legal counsel to Sika Group in its acquisition of 50% of MBS Construction Chemicals Egypt and 4% of MBS Construction Chemicals Trading from United Holding Company and Middle East
Eversheds Sutherland has provided legal advice to Damaan Islamic Insurance Company (“Beema”) on the direct listing of 100% of its shares on the Main Market of the Qatar Stock Exchange. Beema’s share have been admitted
