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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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
The Sovereign Fund of Egypt (“TSFE”) has established a Joint Venture with Etisalat Egypt by e& to launch the new company Erada Microfinance with the goal
Watson Farley & Williams (“WFW”) has secured a favourable judgment for its client Gulf Wings (“Gulf Wings”) before the Dubai International Financial Centre (“DIFC”) Court of Appeal in the case Gulf Wings FZE v A &
Global law firm Shearman & Sterling has announced the election of Omar Alkaffas (pictured) as a Project Development & Finance (PDF) partner in Abu Dhabi. Alkaffas advises governments on strategic, regulatory, and fiscal matters, corporates
Al Tamimi & Company has appointed Philip Kotsis (pictured) as its new Head of Saudi Arabia. The role is a first of its kind in Saudi for the law firm and demonstrates the firm’s
