King & Spalding advised Jadwa Investment on debuting the Jadwa GCC Diversified Private Credit Fund, with a target size of up to SAR 750 million — approximately USD 200 million. The fund in question completed its first close
Dentons expanded its Middle East banking & finance practice with the appointment of Katharina Schaub (pictured) as a counsel in Dubai, specialising in restructuring and insolvency. A German-qualified restructuring and insolvency lawyer with previous restructuring
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Real Estate, Construction & Infrastructure
CMS with Aldar on Dubai Holding partnership expansion
CMS advised Abu Dhabi-based real estate developer Aldar on the expansion of its joint venture with Dubai Holding. The transaction adds two development sites in Dubai — respectively located along Dubai’s eastern growth corridor and
Global law firm Ashurst officialised the appointment of project finance lawyer Nezar Al Abbas (pictured) as partner in the projects & energy transition team in Riyadh. Al Abbas’ practice spans project finance and a range
Convene officialised the appointment of Léna Dridi (pictured) as its new head of legal and governance solutions. Within her new responsibilities, Dridi will work alongside boards and leadership teams to enhance decision-making, transparency, and
Eversheds Sutherland’s partner Rachel Reid (pictured) has been appointed global co‑head of AI for the firm, joining Dubai-based partner Nasser Ali Khasawneh. As global co-heads, the pair will also direct Eversheds Sutherland’s
King & Spalding Al Fahad Law Firm advised Al Shmoul Al Moutamiaza Holding, the investment arm of the Al Nahdi Family Group, on its acquisition of a minority stake in RAM Medical Clinics. The parties
Dentons Middle East bolstered its banking & finance lineup in Doha, Qatar, with the relocation of counsel Riza Ismail (pictured) from the firm’s Muscat office in Oman. As of Dentons’ official statements, the move
Martínez-Echevarría has strengthened its international strategy in the United Arab Emirates with the hire of Andrés Salinero (pictured) as of counsel, in a move aimed at consolidating the firm’s presence in
White & Case advised arranger Citigroup, as well as the dealers, in connection with the update of Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation’s Global Medium Term Note Programme (GMTN Programme) and Trust Certificate Issuance Programme. The
