Charles Russell Speechlys advised the University of Strathclyde on the incorporation, establishment and operations of its new Innovation, Research and Education Hub in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The Hub has been developed in partnership with
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Helmy, Hamza & Partners Baker McKenzie with Banque Misr on
Helmy, Hamza & Partners, Baker McKenzie Cairo office, has advised Banque Misr and a consortium of seven participating banks as lenders in connection with a real estate financing to Palm Hills Developments, one of Cairo-based
Ron Nobbs (pictured) relocates from Stephenson Harwood‘s London to its Middle East construction practice, with the law firm having further plans to grow the team over the next five years. Ron Nobbs’career path
The Association of Corporate Counsel MENA (ACC MENA) has announced the appointment of 11 new country representatives for Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Tunisia, and Kuwait. Here are all the picks. Mahmoud Shaarawy (chief legal and
Stephenson Harwood Middle East has recently acted for the Claimant, Narciso, in a landmark case (Narciso v Nash (ARB 009/2024)), which was held before the DIFC Court of First Instance. Stephenson Harwood team The Stephenson Harwood
Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy (“MBH”) acted as legal counsel to Catalyst Partners in connection with the establishment of Egypt’s first Special Purpose Acquisition Company (“SPAC”) according to resolution No. 2323 of 2024. This follows the issuance
Sami Tannous (pictured), appointed as Freshfields’ regional managing partner on September 5th, 2024, shared with legalcommmunity MENA his strategies, visions and challenges as he steps in this new position. An expert in Middle Eastern disputes, Tannous
As reported on legalcommunity.ch, Lalive’s partner Bernd Ehle (pictured), has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Kigali International Arbitration Centre (KIAC) for a three-year term. About KIAC KIAC, established in 2010
Julie Beeton (pictured) has joined leading UAE law firm Hadef & Partners as a senior consultant to the commercial team. Julie Beeton’s career path Beeton brings over 20 years of legal experience with expertise in
AFG Holding, advised by Willkie Farr & Gallagher (France), has acquired a controlling stake in Access Microfinance Holding (AccessHolding) and indirectly its African subsidiaries, advised by Dentons (Germany). The former investor group behind AccessHolding included
