Etihad Law Firm participated in the First Smart Cities Forum in Iraq as a Technical Sponsor. The event brought together representatives from ministries, governmental bodies, and both local and international companies. Ahmed Al-Hankawi (pictured), founder
Baker Mckenzie announced the election of Sunny Mann (pictured), a partner in the international trade, compliance and investigations practice, as its new global chair. Mann will take up the position in October, succeeding Milton Cheng.
From June 9th to 12th, Milan hosts the 9th edition of Legalcommunity Week, the event dedicated to the Italian and international legal community. This year, more than 20 discussion opportunities take place at the Hotel
White & Case advised SURJ Sports Investment on its joint venture with Kings League, leading to the debut of Kings League MENA. The new regional competition falls within a global concept that former Barcelona F.
Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy (MBH) advised FABMisr and a syndication of lenders on an EGP 4.2 billion syndicated facility extended to Redcon Properties. The context In connection with the operation, FABMisr acted as the IMLA, Bookrunner,
Deal & transactions
Real Estate, Construction & Infrastructure
Baker McKenzie wirh Izdihar on GEMS’ real estate acquisition
Baker McKenzie has advised Bank Muscat’s Izdihar Real Estate Fund, on its acquisition of the real estate of GEMS School of Research and Innovation in Dubai. The new British Curriculum school plans to start
Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy (MBH) advised Fawry in connection with the launch of its EGP 8 billion multi-issuance securitization program as well as the first issuance, valued at EGP 497.5 million. This transaction represents the company’s
Simmons & Simmons’ new office in Riyadh is now open and fully operational. The location represents the firm’s debut in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The location The new office will operate across
As of May 2025, Khaled Diaa (pictured) makes a comeback as a partner in Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy’s corporate and M&A practice group. He moves from a corporate counsel role at Hill International,
Curtis advised UAE-based food producer Al Ain Farms for on two distinct deals. The first, chronologically speaking, is the acquisition in April 2025 of Marmum Dairy Farms and United Sales Partners from Yas Holding, as well
