CMS has appointed partner Robin Balmer (pictured) to support the growth of the firm’s banking and finance practice in the Middle East. Balmer joins from Norton Rose Fulbright, where he led the firm’s
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United Arab Emirates
Crédit Agricole CIB and Kepler Cheuvreux extended their ECM partnership
Crédit Agricole CIB and Kepler Cheuvreux have extended their Equity Capital Markets (ECM)partnership to encompass the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA). The partnership hasestablished a local presence for Kepler Cheuvreux in
Ahmad Anani (pictured) joined Charles Russel Speechlys as head of capital markets and regulation Middle East in Doha, Qatar. Ahmad Anani’s career path Anani is regarded as one of the leading corporate, regulatory
Al Tamimi and Company celebrated Emirati Women’s Day by hosting a special luncheon for the Emirati women within the company. This event not only honored their invaluable contributions but also underscored the firm’s
Hadef & Partners advised NMDC Group (formerly known as National Marine Dredging Company PJSC) on the floating of NMDC Energy, the wholly owned subsidiary and energy arm of the NMDC Group. The initial public offering (
Charles Russell Speechlys advised EMMA Systems, an innovator in aviation technology, on a comprehensive strategic reorganisation, including the establishment of a new holding company in the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC). About the reorganisation As part
Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy (“MBH”) acted as legal counsel to Tasaheel for Financing (“Tasaheel”) in connection with an EGP 3.831 billion social sustainability securitization transaction. This transaction is the second issuance of Capital’s Fourth securitization
Minchin & Kelly (Botswana), a member of DLA Piper Africa, partners with 2024 Olympic Gold medallist and African sprint sensation, Letsile Tebogo. Under its partnership, Minchin & Kelly together with DLA Piper Africa will be Tebogo’
The Dubai office of law firm Addleshaw Goddard has advised Cognita on its acquisition of Al Ain English Speaking School (AAESS) from Stella Investments, advised by the Squire Patton Boggs corporate M&A team
Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy (“MBH”) acted as legal counsel to Halan in connection with an EGP 1.171 billion and an EGP 1.619 billion securitization transactions. These transactions are the first and second issuances of Capital’s Seventh
