In a strategic move to tap into Egypt’s booming economy and growing population, Japanese conglomerate Mitsui & Co. has announced a significant investment in Wadi Poultry (“Wadi”) and its related subsidiaries. The investment, facilitated through a UAE-based holding company, aims to bolster Wadi’s integrated production business, covering breeding chickens, broiler production and processing, processed food […]
International law firm CMS has joined forces with patent AI specialist IPDefine to unveil CMS Umbra, a groundbreaking turnkey solution set to democratize intellectual property monetization. By harnessing IPDefine’s cutting-edge AI innovation and CMS’
In a significant move towards fostering responsible copper production practices, Coficab, a prominent provider of automotive wires and cables and a major global consumer of copper, has officially joined The Copper Mark Partner programme. The
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MBH: Hassan Allam secures USD 200M Afreximbank Facility
Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy (‘MBH’) has provided legal counsel to Hassan Allam Construction and its affiliated entities within the Hassan Allam Group on a USD 200 million facility extended by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). This
The London and Dubai teams at Latham & Watkins have played a pivotal role in advising Tamara, a leading shopping and payments platform in Saudi Arabia and the broader Middle East, on securing an additional
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Asafo & Co. Facilitates Laprophan’s Acquisition of Amanys Pharma
In a significant move within Morocco’s pharmaceutical sector, Laprophan, a prominent pharmaceuticals group, has sought legal counsel from Asafo & Co. for its acquisition of Amanys Pharma from SPE Capital and Proparco. The strategic
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United Arab Emirates
Baker McKenzie on Nuran Marina’s AED 133 mil Acquisition
Global legal powerhouse Baker McKenzie has successfully advised FIM Prime Marina Holding Ltd on the Sharia-compliant financing for its acquisition of the prestigious Nuran Marina serviced residences in Dubai Marina. The transaction, valued at AED 133
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United Arab Emirates
Emirates and Safran Seal Major $1.2B Aircraft Enhancement Deal
Under the legal guidance of Rick Ward, Group General Counsel (pictured), Emirates, one of the world’s largest international airline, has entered into contracts with Safran valued at over $1.2 billion. The major deal includes a $1
Almarai, a vertically integrated dairy business listed on the Tadawul stock exchange with a substantial market cap of 15 USD billion, has appointed Spyros Zampelis as its Group General Counsel. With over 22 years of legal experience
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Hafez & Partners on Inauguration of TSFE Cosmic Village Schools
The Sovereign Fund of Egypt (TSFE), a client of Hafez & Partners, celebrated a significant milestone with the inauguration of four schools in the first phase of the Cosmic Village land development. Hafez & Partners
