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
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Mubadala’s Sanad Extends Partnership with Asiana Airlines
Sanad, a global aerospace engineering and leasing solutions provider under Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala), has strengthened its collaboration with Asiana Airlines, South Korea’s second-largest airline, through a five-year contract extension valued
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Eversheds Advises on DIB’s Resolution with NMC Healthcare
Eversheds Sutherland has provided legal counsel to Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), one of the leading Islamic banks in the UAE, in reaching a comprehensive settlement with NMC Healthcare group (NMC), a prominent integrated private healthcare
Trowers & Hamlins is consolidating its expertise in the rapidly expanding fields of Energy and Sustainability through the establishment of a dynamic new practice group. This strategic initiative aims to further enhance the firm’s
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Freshfields Guides 3M Through Solventum Spin-Off
Global law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (‘Freshfields’) has provided legal counsel to the US-based technology conglomerate 3M in its spin-off of the healthcare division, now known as Solventum, which is listed on the New York
In a joint announcement, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling have revealed the inaugural partner promotions for the merged entity, A&O Shearman. A total of 40 partners have been appointed to the partnership
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Olayan and Lunate Acquire Stakes in ICD Brookfield Place
In a significant move in the realm of real estate investment, the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD) and Brookfield Corporation have announced an agreement with Olayan Financing Company and Lunate for the sale of a 49
Sharkawy & Sarhan, has announced the promotion of four of its rising stars. Nesma Abdelbary, Youmna Fahmy, and Menna Abouzekry who have been elevated to pivotal positions within the legal team, while Mariam Ahmed has
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NYUAD and Dolphin Energy Forge Partnership for Sustainability
Dolphin Energy and New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) have forged a groundbreaking agreement, in a bid to bolster sustainability and climate change research. This partnership aims to elevate environmental stewardship and empower
