Dentons advised the lenders consortium —including the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the OPEC Fund for International Development, Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development, SANAD Fund for MSME acting in respect of SANAD
Egypt
Real Estate, Construction & Infrastructure
Zaki Hashem with CJN on USD 1 billion industrial complex
Egypt-based Zaki Hashem advised Chinese phosphate chemical industries company CJN on the establishment of a phosphate chemical industrial complexes within the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE). In particular, the firm supported CJN on the usufruct
Dubai-based Galadari Advocates & Legal Consultants expanded its partnership lineup with the addition Hasan Elshafiey (pictured) in the firm’s dispute resolution practice. The profile Elshafiey’s expertise spans international arbitration, complex local and cross-border
Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy (MBH) advised the National Bank of Egypt (NBE), in connection with a syndicated loan to Drive Finance –a non-Banking Financial Institution (NBFI) – with a facility amount of up to EGP 5
Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy (“MBH”) advised a syndicate of Egyptian banks – working under the leadership of Banque Misr and including Banque du Caire, National Bank of Egypt, Housing and Development Bank, as well as Suez
The winners of the Legalcommunity MENA Awards 2025 were announced during the gala ceremony held at the Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya in Riyadh. The Legalcommunity MENA Awards recognised the excellence amongst In-House and Law Firms teams
Rimon Law expands its Dubai partnership lineup with the addition of finance and restructuring attorney Victoria Mesquita (pictured). She moves from Curtis. The profile Mesquita’s advisory focuses on financing – specialising on global private credit,
Real Estate, Construction & Infrastructure
Kirkland & Ellis with King Salman Park Foundation on real
Kirkland & Ellis is advising the King Salman Park Foundation, in partnership with Ajdan Real Estate Development Company and SEDCO Capital, in connection with the development of a mixed-use development district in Riyadh – within the
Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy (MBH) advised EFG Corp-Solutions in connection with an EGP 3,82 billion securitization transaction. The securitized portfolio consisted of financial leasing contracts originated by EFG Corp-Solutions. EFG Hermes served as the financial advisor
