Baker McKenzie has acted as legal counsel to Aldar Hospitality, the hospitality arm of Aldar, the real estate developer, manager and investor in the UAE, on its partnership with IHG Hotels & Resorts (“IHG”) in
Stephenson Harwood has advised TBO Tek (‘TBO‘), a global travel distribution platform, on the initial public offering (‘IPO’) of its equity shares. The IPO, valued at INR 1,551 crore, opened at 55% premium. This is significant in
ASAR Bahrain acted as sole lead counsel for Eskan Bank in their landmark syndicated finance transaction which was comprised of two Sharia-compliant Murabaha facilities, a USD 266 million term facility and a BHD 150 million term and
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
Banking & Finance
Real Estate, Construction & Infrastructure
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
