Clifford Chance announces record financial results for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2024 (May 2023/April 2024). The firm has recorded its highest revenue growth rate since 2017 and double-digit growth in partnership profit. The global teams handling litigation, dispute resolution, and regulatory investigations recorded a 20% increase in revenue and now represent over 20% […]
FTI Consulting appoints Oliver Williams (pictured) as head of the strategic communications segment in the Middle East. In his new role, Williams will lead the segment’s business strategy in the Middle East and support
International law firm CMS celebrating 10 years in Oman, marking a decade since the firm opened its doors in Muscat. CMS partner Charles Dolphin has also assumed the role of Managing Partner for CMS Oman, succeeding
Zaki Hashem & Partners announced its advisory role in the establishment of Noqood Finance SAE. The firm has successfully guided Noqood Holding in obtaining a license from the Financial Regulatory Authority for the newly established
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan has been granted a license to practice law in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). This follows the firm’s association in 2022 with local firm Alrubayyi & Attorneys. The firm
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Al Yaqout and Al Fouzan advise on the acquisition Proximus
In a landmark deal that reshapes the digital communications landscape, Proximus Opal has acquired a majority stake in Route Mobile, a prominent player in the cloud communication platform sector. The transaction, valued at $721 million, grants
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Addleshaw Goddard Appoints Finance Head to Lead MENA
Addleshaw Goddard has announced a new leadership role for Robin Hickman who has been appointed Head of Middle East. Robin succeeds Andrew Johnston who was elected Addleshaw Goddard Managing Partner for a term of four
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CMS strengthens Middle East offering with partner hire
International law firm CMS continues its strategic expansion in the Middle East with the appointment of Energy and Infrastructure partner Keith Bullen. Keith joins CMS from EY Law MENA, where he led the Energy and
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Amr & Partners Paves the Way for Villeroy & Boch’s
Villeroy & Boch, an international ceramics manufacturer, has successfully established its manufacturing presence in Egypt. This milestone was achieved through a strategic partnership with Keramika Magenta, a prominent player in the local ceramics industry. Amr &
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MBH Advises on Rixos Premium Alamein Hotel Agreement
Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy (MBH) has successfully acted as the legal counsel for the owning company in negotiating and concluding the management agreement with Rixos, a part of Accor’s portfolio, one of the world’
