As of March 2024, Andrea Appella (pictured) has assumed the role of Associate General Counsel EMEA at OpenAI, the company founded by Elon Musk to develop artificial intelligence technologies, including ChatGPT. This new position marks a return in-house for Appella, who in October 2023 joined the Herbert Smith Freehills firm as a consultant in the […]
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Saudi Arabia
Dentons Guides Alpha Capital in Forus Real Estate Deal
Global law firm Dentons has recently provided legal counsel to Alpha Capital, a Sharia-compliant investment entity licensed by the Capital Market Authority (CMA) of Saudi Arabia. The advisory pertained to Alpha Capital’s acquisition of
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Dentons Advises Asyad Group on Saudi Aviation Acquisition
Dentons advised the Asyad Group, a leading Saudi holding group, on its acquisition of a 49% stake in Swissport Saudi Arabia Limited. Swissport Saudi Arabia Limited is a subsidiary of the Swissport International Group, a provider
Banking & Finance
Egypt
Real Estate, Construction & Infrastructure
MBH Advises Beyond Sky in EGP 3.05 Billion Facility Agreement
Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy (MBH) provided legal counsel to Beyond Sky for Real Estate Projects (Beyond Sky) in securing a syndicated long-term facility agreement worth EGP 3.05 billion. The agreement, facilitated by Banque Misr as the
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Egypt
Real Estate, Construction & Infrastructure
Egypt Invests USD3 Million in Green Tourism Initiative with UNIDO
The Ministry of Environment witnessed the signing of the “Green Hurghada” project agreement between the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Environmental Affairs Agency, funded by the Global Environment Facility, with investments exceeding
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TMT
United Arab Emirates
Trowers Facilitates Backlite Media Sale to Multiply Group
International law firm Trowers & Hamlins has advised on the 100% sale of Backlite Media, the out-of-home advertising company headquartered in the UAE, to Multiply Group, the Abu-Dhabi based holding company that invests in transformative organisations.
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.
In a significant technological leap forward, STC Bahrain, a leading digital enabler, has announced the launch of an innovative instant mobile SIM activation service powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and eSIM technology. This first-of-its-kind solution
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United Arab Emirates
ADNH Strengthens Portfolio with Compass Group Deal
Abu Dhabi National Hotels (ADNH) is making significant strides in bolstering its business portfolio with the acquisition of Compass Group International B.V.’s 50% stake in their joint venture entities operating in the UAE, as
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Egypt
Real Estate, Construction & Infrastructure
Shalakany: Steigenberger Secures Deals In Saint Catherine City
Shalakany provided legal counsel to Steigenberger Hotels and Resorts Middle East (“Steigenberger”) in negotiating and finalising Management and Operation Agreements with the New Urban Communities Authority (NUCA) and Misr Sinai for Tourism for the prestigious
