A cross-office King & Spalding team recently advised Franklin Templeton Investments (Middle East) Limited on the launch of two open-ended umbrella funds in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and seven separate sub-funds. Each of
Kareem Issa (pictured) joined Baker Hughes as legal contracts counsel MENAT. The appointment took place in May 2024. Kareem Issa’s career path Kareem Issa is the award-winning In-House Counsel of the Year 2023 (MENA, Oil and
Ashurst is adding to its Disputes & Investigations offering in the UAE with the appointment of partner Shane Jury (pictured), who joins in Dubai, in the latest addition to Ashurst’s Middle East team. Jury
Meysan announced its sponsorship of the squash player Nada Abbas (pictured right). Currently ranked 17th globally, Abbas has already made her mark by winning the Irish Open 2023 and finishing as runner-up at the Richmond Open 2023.
Dr. Ahmed Abdel-Hafez (pictured), Chairman of the Executive Bureau, Egyptian Supreme Cybersecurity Council and Vice President for Cyber Security Affairs, National Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (NTRA), Egypt, will be part of the board members for CEO
Spencer West appointed Peter Kamero (pictured) to the M&A & Corporate and Commercial teams as a parner. Kamero will be based in Spencer West Kenya’s office. Peter Kamero’s career path Peter
On September 3, the AIJA 62nd International Young Lawyers’ Congress, kicks off in Madrid, bringing together young legal professionals from around the world. The congress, themed “Thinking Globally: The Role of International Lawyers in a World
Linklaters has advised Citi, First Abu Dhabi Bank and Natixis on the debt financing of Mubadala Capital’s proposed acquisition of a majority stake in Bugaboo, a global market-leader in strollers and premium children’s
Clifford Chance advised Beko, a provider of sustainable home appliances in Europe, in connection with its debut syndicated corporate financing. Norton Rose Fulbright has advised a syndicate of 14 banks on the corporate facility. About the
Habib Al Mulla and Partners successfully advised AlMarri Investments LLC in a joint venture with Sease, a brand from the Loro Piana stable, advised by G&G Legal. This venture marks the introduction of
