From MENA to the WORLD With Suzan Taha In a recent interview, Deborah Howard, partner in the International Dispute Resolution and Litigation team at Trowers & Hamlins, shed light on the implications of the Ministry
Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy (“MBH”) acted as the legal counsel to Hassan Allam Utilities, the investment and development arm of Hassan Allam Holding, on its joint venture with A.P. Moller Capital, an affiliate of
Renowned legal powerhouses Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling have unveiled their plans to merge, establishing an unprecedented global law firm known as Allen Overy Shearman Sterling – or A&O Shearman for short.
Banking & Finance
United Arab Emirates
Clifford Chance: UAE Ministry of Finance issues T-Sukuk Programme
International law firm Clifford Chance has advised the Federal Government of the United Arab Emirates, represented by the Ministry of Finance as the issuer, on the issuance of UAE dirham-denominated Islamic Treasury Sukuk (T-Sukuk), with
International law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has successfully established its presence in Riyadh, being one of the first global law firms to receive a license for operating in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The
Deal & transactions
Transport
United Arab Emirates
Etihad Rail and DHL establish JV to optimize UAE’s Supply Chain
Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE National Rail Network, has entered into a 20-year partnership agreement with DHL Global Forwarding, a subsidiary of Deutsche Post DHL Group, to establish a joint venture
Deal & transactions
Transport
United Arab Emirates
flydubai and Air Canada Collaborate on New Codeshare Agreement
Dubai-based carrier flydubai and Air Canada have formed a new partnership aimed at providing customers traveling between Canada, the Middle East, East Africa, the Indian Subcontinent, and Southern Asia with more convenient travel opportunities. This
Habib Al Mulla and Partners and GLA & Company have announced the formation of a strategic association between the two firms. This will enable the two firms to extend their respective geographical footprints and service
Capital Markets
Egypt
Insurance
Zulficar & Partners assists Sika Group in strategic acquisition deal
Zulficar & Partners Law Firm has acted as legal counsel to Sika Group in its acquisition of 50% of MBS Construction Chemicals Egypt and 4% of MBS Construction Chemicals Trading from United Holding Company and Middle East
By: Amr Reda Abd El Latif The legal industry is undergoing a significant transformation with the advent of AI. This powerful technology is revolutionizing various aspects of the legal profession, presenting both opportunities and
