Saudi-based milling and nutrition company, Modern Mills Company (MMC) has successfully debuted on the main market of the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul) with the guidance of global law firm Baker McKenzie. The Initial Public Offering (IPO),
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Baker McKenzie’s Partner James Burdett Joins Abu Dhabi Office
Global law firm, Baker McKenzie, has announced the relocation of esteemed funds partner, James Burdett (pictured), from London to Abu Dhabi. This strategic decision underscores the firm’s dedication to bolstering and enhancing its transactional
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Baker McKenzie and JESS Join Forces to Combat Period Poverty
This International Women’s Day, Baker McKenzie announced its partnership with the Jumeirah English Speaking School Dubai (JESS), a top British international school based in Dubai, to further advance the school’s transformative ‘Period Empowerment
Egypt’s merger and acquisition (M&A) landscape witnessed a significant decline in 2023 compared to the previous year, according to the latest report by global law firm Baker McKenzie. The report, based on LSEG
In the rapidly evolving landscape of employment law in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), LegalcommunityMENA sits down with Joanna Matthews-Taylor (pictured), Partner and Head of the Employment Practice at Baker McKenzie‘s Dubai office.
International law firm, Baker McKenzie has served as legal counsel for lenders in a dual-tranche, multi-currency facility extended to Giza Systems and VAS Integrated Solutions, both subsidiaries of Saudi Telecom Company. The facility comprises a
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Raya Auto partners with XPeng Motors to import electric vehicles
Helmy, Hamza & Partners, Baker McKenzie Cairo had advised Raya for Advanced Manufacturing (“Raya Auto“) on its agreement with Guangzhou Xiaopeng Motors Trading Co Ltd (“XPeng Motors”), a Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer. Raya Auto,
ASAR – Al Ruwayeh & Partners, a prominent law firm in Kuwait and Bahrain, has played a key role as Kuwait counsel in advising Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited and its affiliates (Fairfax) on the acquisition of
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Baker McKenzie’s Global Team Facilitates Fairfax’s GIG Expansion
Global law firm Baker McKenzie has provided legal counsel to Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (“Fairfax”) in its acquisition of KIPCO’s 46.32% shareholding in Gulf Insurance Group K.S.C.P (“GIG”) for approximately USD 860 million.
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Baker McKenzie in Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort Acquisition
Global law firm Baker McKenzie has offered legal guidance in the acquisition of Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort, situated on the renowned Palm Jumeirah island in Dubai, UAE. The transaction encompassed the acquisition of both
