Addleshaw Goddard, international law firm, is expanding its presence in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), in preparation for its upcoming launch in the region. The firm has announced the addition of Christian Both, a
Global law firm Dentons is revolutionising its legal services through the introduction of “fleetAI,” an exclusive version of ChatGPT that empowers its lawyers to leverage generative artificial intelligence on active client matters. “fleetAI” features a
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White & Case: Blue Water Energy sells Kent to Nesma
Global law firm White & Case acted as legal counsel to energy investment firm Blue Water Energy (Bluewater) on the successful sale of engineering company Kent to Nesma & Partners. Since Bluewater’s investment in
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United Arab Emirates
ADNOC and Occidental Join Forces for Net Zero Goals
With ADNOC’s chief legal counsel, Salem Mohammed Al Darei (pictured) at the helm of its legal department, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and Occidental have signed a strategic collaboration agreement (SCA) to explore
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SEVEN Unveils New Entertainment Destination in Almadinah
Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN), a subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has announced the construction of a new entertainment destination in Almadinah, and work is already underway. The construction is being carried out by
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United Arab Emirates
Successful Steam Blow at Al Layyah Combined Cycle Power Plant
June 2023 marked a significant milestone as Al Layyah Combined Cycle Power Plant, boasting a capacity of 1,026 MW, successfully completed its steam blow for Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA). This achievement stands as a
Sharkawy & Sarhan acted as the Egyptian legal adviser to The International Finance Corporation (IFC) on securing USD250 million long-term loans to Commercial Bank International (CIB) to support its capital and fund green projects. The
Zaki Hashem & Partners, Attorneys at Law, acted as legal counsel in a significant securitization deal for Aman for Financial Services and Aman for Consumer Finance. The successful transaction amounted to a remarkable 859,000,000 EGP. The
In a significant development for the legal profession, Harvard Law School Center on the Legal Profession has proudly announced the appointment of Karim A. Youssef, the distinguished founder and chairman of Youssef + Partners, to its
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White & Case advises Masdar on joint venture with Iberdrola Group
Global law firm White & Case has advised Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar), Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, on its joint venture with Iberdrola Group, the Spain-based international energy group engaged in electric
