Global law firm White & Case provided legal services to Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemical giants, in its strategic move to acquire 100 percent ownership of Esmax Distribución SpA (‘Esmax’), a prominent downstream fuels and lubricants retailer in Chile, boasting a diversified range of offerings. This acquisition is set to […]
Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy (“MBH”) acted as the legal advisor and coordinator in securing a significant ten-year loan amounting to EGP 1.5 billion. This financing agreement was successfully concluded with the Commercial International Bank (“CIB”) and
International law firm Clifford Chance has advised a consortium of banks led by Citibank, BNP Paribas, HSBC Bank Middle East, and MUFG Bank in connection to a USD 2.1 billion acquisition financing for AviLease. The acquisition
Deal & transactions
Real Estate, Construction & Infrastructure
United Arab Emirates
Aldar Estates expands portfolio with FAB Properties acquisition
Under the legal guidance of Group General Counsel at Aldar Properties Emma O’Brien (pictured), Aldar Estates, a prominent player in the real estate industry and a unit of Aldar Properties, has recently revealed its
Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy (MBH) has marked an impressive start for its Aviation Sector Group, which was established earlier this year. Led by Sherif El Hosseny, Partner and Head of Aviation (pictured), and supported by
Deal & transactions
Egypt
Food & Beverage
Real Estate, Construction & Infrastructure
Baker McKenzie advises SODIC on Nobu Venture in Egypt
International law firm Baker McKenzie has provided counsel to Sixth of October Development and Investment Company (SODIC), a prominent diversified real estate developer in Egypt and a majority-owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi-based consortium comprising
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Real Estate, Construction & Infrastructure
United Arab Emirates
Clifford Chance: Expo City Dubai launches sustainable residential projects
International law firm Clifford Chance has provided legal services to Expo City Dubai during the successful off-plan launch of two sustainable residential projects, namely “Mangrove Residences” and “Expo Valley.” Mangrove Residences is set to feature
International law firm Eversheds Sutherland has acted as legal counsel to MEEZA QSTP (Public) (“MEEZA”) on its QAR704 million initial public offering (IPO) and subsequent listing on the Qatar Stock Exchange. MEEZA’s IPO, which
Banking & Finance
Saudi Arabia
TMT
Clifford Chance: TAWAL secures $1.42b financing for tower acquisitions
International legal firm Clifford Chance has provided legal counsel to TAWAL, a subsidiary of Saudi Telecommunication Company (stc), in securing Shari‘a-compliant term loan and bridge finance facilities. These funds will facilitate the acquisition of
Deal & transactions
Fashion, Luxury & Design
Saudi Arabia
GLA & Company facilitates Gissah stake sale to Jadwa Investment
GLA & Company acted as the exclusive legal counsel for Sellers Bait Al Aseel and Mr. Bashar Al Ameer in the recent sale of a 35% stake in Gissah Perfumes Company. This transaction comes ahead of
