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,
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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
Baker Botts expanded its Riyadh team with Faris Al Amoudi (pictured), moving-in as partner and global head of Islamic finance. The profile An expert in Islamic finance and a founding partner of Saudi independent law
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The advisors on PPP for the Baghdad International Airport
DLA Piper, with Al Tamimi & Company working on local legal matters, advised the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Iraqi Government, in connection with the the tender procedure relating to the public–private partnership (
Eversheds Sutherland has expanded its Dubai partnership with the appointments of finance and restructuring specialists Mike Rainey (pictured left) and Asal Saghari (pictured right). Both join the firm from King & Spalding. Mike Rainey Mike
Dreny & Partners advised ValU on the closure of its 19th securitization transaction amounting to EGP 735 million. The operation – backed by a receivable’s portfolio originated by ValU – falls within the broader context of
MBH and White & Case advised Qatari Diar – a real estate investment company wholly owned by the Qatar Investment Authority – on a USD 29.7 billion investment for a strategic partnership with the New Urban Communities Authority (
Finance specialist lawyer Joywin Mathew (pictured) has joined Squire Patton Boggs as a partner within the firm’s financial services practice group in Dubai, moving from DLA Piper. The profile Mathew’s expertise spans structured
UAE-based Galadari Advocates & Legal Consultants has promoted Fadi Hassoun (pictured) to senior partner. Within the context of the new role, Hassoun will continue to head the firm’s Abu Dhabi office. The profile Fadi
