International law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (‘Freshfields’) is set to bolster its team with the addition of 23 new partners effective from May 1, 2024. The newly appointed partners represent all five practice groups and regions, underscoring Freshfields’
International law firm, Dentons has announced the elevation of 12 new partners in the UK, Ireland, and Middle East (UKIME), effective from May 1, 2024. This announcement follows the recruitment of nine additional partners across Dentons’ offices in
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Qalaa Holdings declares debt resolutions and restructuring plans
Qalaa Holdings has successfully negotiated a debt resolution valued at EGP 4.5bn with a consortium of four banks: Banque du Caire, Banque Misr, Arab African International Bank, and Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait. The settlement
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Farj Capital Consortium Secures Majority Stake in Aster DM
ASAR – Al Ruwayeh & Partners acted as local legal counsel alongside Allen & Overy as lead counsel, in facilitating the acquisition of a 65% stake in Aster DM Healthcare FZC, the holding company overseeing Aster DM
Spinneys Holding (‘Spinneys’ or ‘the company’) has revealed its intention to launch an initial public offering (IPO) and list its ordinary shares on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM). The company disclosed that it
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Microsoft Injects $1.5 Billion into G42 for AI Advancement
G42, a UAE-based AI technology holding company, has secured a substantial $1.5 billion investment from Microsoft, in a move set to accelerate AI development and global expansion. This strategic collaboration aims to bring Microsoft’s
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Alpha Dhabi Holding Divests 49% Stake to ADQ
Alpha Dhabi Holding (ADH) has announced its decision to divest 49% of its subsidiary, Alpha Dhabi Construction Holding (ADCH), to ADQ, an Abu Dhabi-based investment and holding company. Under the terms of the agreement, Alpha Dhabi
In a significant development, Decree, under the leadership of its Chief Executive Officer, Riyadh Al-Balushi, has launched Decree Risk. This innovative tool is a structured database designed to assist organizations in managing their risk when
International law firm, White & Case has enhanced its Global Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Practice by welcoming partner Abdallah Maher (pictured) to its Riyadh office. “We see high demand from clients in
Squire Patton Boggs has appointed partner Scott Kane (pictured) as co-chair of the firm’s global Litigation Practice. “Scott has earned a reputation as a trusted advisor to clients across the country who come
