Matouk Bassiouny advised AfricInvest in connection with its acquisition of a minority stake in Arrow Holding, an HR-technology and staffing group operating multiple subsidiaries across Africa and the Middle East. The investment has been carried
Globally active law firm Morgan Lewis opens a new location in Riyadh. The newborn office debuts with a six-member leadership team of senior legal professionals. M&A and capital markets partners Sultan
Italian law firm Lexia opened a new Abu Dhabi location, with the goal of consolidating its international presence beyond existing offices in Milan, Rome, and Palermo. The newborn office will operate under the leadership of
Kirkland & Ellis advised Blackstone-backed AirTrunk on its partnership with Saudi-based and globally active AI company Humain. The agreement in question entails an initial USD 3 billion investment. The Kirkland & Ellis team From the Riyadh
Jonathan Huth (pictured) is Charles Russell Speechlys’ latest partnership appointment, as he will rank within the Firm’s litigation team in Dubai. The US-qualified lawyer moves from Howard Kennedy, where he led the Middle East
Arkan International Legal Consultancy advised on the comprehensive restructuring of the employee regulations for one of Kuwait’s leading government-owned companies. The context The project falls within the broader context of the country’s goal
Gibson Dunn is advising investment advisor Appian Capital Advisory on the establishment of a USD $1 billion critical minerals, metals and mining fund for emerging markets in partnership with International Finance Corporation, a member of the
Tax expert Janet Gooi (pictured) is the latest partnership addition for Clyde & Co, as she joins the firm’s Dubai office. Gooi will lead the firm’s Middle East tax offering, operating within the
Aliaa S. Zaky (picturred) has rejoined Matouk Bassiouny as of counsel in the Firm’s media and entertainment sector group. The profile Zaky’s career has focused on advising creative ventures across film, television, music,
Charles Russell Speechlys advised Token Bay Capital – a venture capital fund manager specialsing in crypto and blockchain with offices in Abu Dhabi and Hong Kong – on the establishment of a crypto PE/VC fund structured
