Trowers & Hamlins advised the UK branch of Bahrain-headquartered Ahli United Bank (AUBUK) on its conversion from a conventional bank to a fully compliant Islamic bank, with the conversion being the first of its kind
Bahaa-Eldin Law Office in cooperation with BonelliErede (BLO) completed the mandatory tender offer launched by Mena Glass Holdings Limited (MENA) to acquire 40.76% of Middle East for Glass Manufacturing Company (MEG), the manufacturer and exporter of
Global law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (‘Freshfields’) has appointed Sami Tannous (pictured) as its regional managing partner for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Sami Tannous Tannous is a Middle East disputes specialist focusing
Norton Rose Fulbright is further expanding its Middle East banking and finance team with the appointment of new partner Aditi Sanyal (pictured). Aditi Sanyal Sanyal, who joins from Simmons and Simmons, focuses on supporting financial
Simmons & Simmons advised Al Rayan Investment, Lesha Bank, and The First Investor Q.S.C.C., in their capacities as Joint Lead Managers on the successful issuance of QAR 500,000,000 in trust certificates by Estithmar
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
