Baker Botts, the renowned international law firm specializing in energy, technology, and life sciences, has announced key leadership changes effective December 18. The strategic appointments aim to enhance the firm’s global presence and foster continued
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Cleary Gottlieb Facilitates OCI N.V.’s $7.2 Billion Asset Sales
Global law firm Cleary Gottlieb is advising OCI N.V., a prominent player in natural gas-based fertilizers and industrial chemicals, on two significant strategic sales amounting to a total of $7.2 billion. The transactions involve the
Barakat, Maher & Partners, in association with Clyde & Co, has advised JAF Investment on its EGP 177 million 30 per cent dual acquisition (under execution) of Rawaj Consumer Finance and
Muscat, Oman – Dentons Middle East was delighted to participate in the “EU and Oman – Shaping the Future of Renewable Hydrogen” conference, a key part of the Green Hydrogen Summit & Exhibition Oman 2023 (GHSO23) that
Al Tamimi & Company, a prominent law firm operating across 17 offices in 10 countries, announced the promotion of eight individuals to Partner positions within various key departments. The appointments, effective from January 1, 2024, highlight the firm’
At the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), the Global Leadership Council (GLC) of the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) unveiled a transformative initiative: the Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Consortium. Over 10
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DP World’s Carbon Neutral Vision with Industrial Innovation Group
In a significant step towards sustainable development and carbon neutrality, DP World, under the guidance of Olivier Schwartz, Group Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel, has inked a Carbon Removal Certification Agreement with Industrial Innovation
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Circular Innovation: Aldar, Tadweer and Polygreen Launch Ecoloop
Aldar Properties (“Aldar”), Tadweer (Abu Dhabi Waste Management Company) and global circular economy solutions expert Polygreen have established a joint venture to unveil Ecoloop. This innovative circular model, the first of its kind in the
Air Arabia, a major low-cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa, celebrated the inaugural flight to Phuket, Thailand, under the legal guidance of Group Head of Legal, Osama Romeih (pictured). The event,
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TAQA Explores Shareholding in Greece-Cyprus HVDC Project
In a significant move towards enhancing energy connectivity in the Eastern Mediterranean, Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), a major utility player, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore becoming a shareholder in
