EKP law firm welcomed to its ranks retired Judge Fadi Oneissy (pictured) as a partner at the firm based in Beirut, Lebanon. Fadi Oneissy started his career 3 decades ago as a judge and has since
Eni CEO, Claudio Descalzi, and National Oil Corporation of Libya (‘NOC’) CEO, Farhat Bengdara, have come together to launch “Structures A&E,” a major gas development project in Libya. The aim is to boost
Deal & transactions
Oil & Gas
Qatar
QatarEnergy acquires a 30% interest in Lebanese offshore gas fields
QatarEnergy, in partnership with TotalEnergies and Eni, has signed agreements with the Lebanese government to become a stakeholder in two offshore exploration blocks in Lebanon. QatarEnergy will hold a 30% working interest in Blocks 4 and 9,
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Egypt
Healthcare, Pharma & Life Sciences
Sandoz Egypt Pharma signs new partnership with Ibnsina Pharma
Sandoz Egypt Pharma, a division of the Novartis Group, and Ibnsina Pharma, a pharmaceutical distribution company, have partnered to expand access to Sandoz’s over-the-counter (OTC) portfolio of products through a distribution and
Lebanese law firm, Hage-Chahine, has opened a new office in Paris, France. The firm will provide legal services in France and other Francophone Civil Law Jurisdictions and will also serve the interests of French businesses
Egyptian law firm, Eastern & Co. has appointed Hossam Atef (pictured) as its managing partner. Atef has extensive experience in the field of corporate law, with a focus on Mergers & Acquisitions and joint-ventures transactions.
From MENA to the WORLD With Suzan Taha In this article, LegalcommunityMENA will be discussing the Unemployment Insurance scheme in the UAE. This program is designed to provide financial support for Emiratis and residents working
International law firm Clyde & Co has hired senior corporate and commercial lawyer Anas Alswailem (pictured) as a partner in its Middle East and Africa (MEA) Region. Alswailem will be based in the firm’s
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Fashion, Luxury & Design
United Arab Emirates
Majid Al Futtaim Lifestyle secures a partnership with Poltrona Frau
Majid Al Futtaim, a leader in fashion, shopping mall, communities, and leisure segment across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, has entered into a strategic partnership with Poltrona Frau, the luxury Italian furniture brand. As
Asafo & Co. advised 54 Capital on its USD21 million growth capital investment, alongside Norfund, in Ethiopian fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) platform SAMANU. 54 Capital managed a consortium of private investors and worked alongside Norfund in this
