Legal Advisors Abdulaziz Alajlan & Partners, in association with Baker & McKenzie, has bolstered its Regulatory and Public Policy practice in Saudi Arabia with the appointment of Sahal Khalawi (pictured) as a new Partner. “We
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Global law firm Baker McKenzie has recently made significant advancements in its leadership team, promoting 89 colleagues to partner positions and adding 42 new lateral partners to its roster. The promotions are effective from July 1, 2023, except for
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Egypt
Transport
Afreximbank Grants $44M Aircraft financing facility to CIAF Leasing
Afreximbank, the African Export-Import Bank, has granted a US$44 million aircraft financing facility to CIAF Leasing, a company based in Egypt. The facility aims to strengthen CIAF Leasing’s leasing operations by enabling the acquisition
Shalakany advised Liquid Intelligent Technologies on the 100% acquisition of Cysiv MEA, specialists in the cyber security services sector, advised by Baker Mckenzie Egypt. Liquid Intelligent Technologies is a technology group that operates in the areas
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Saudi Arabia
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Baker McKenzie on Saudi Electricity Company SAR10B financing
Baker McKenzie has acted as legal counsel for the facility agent and lenders involved in a syndicated financing deal for Saudi Electricity Company (SEC), represented by Allen & Overy. The financing, worth Saudi Riyal 10 billion,
Deal & transactions
Egypt
Transport
Baker McKenzie: Hutchison Ports awarded new concessions in Egypt
Hutchison Ports, a renowned port investor, developer, and operator, has been advised by global law firm Baker McKenzie on two new concessions in Egypt, in addition to related shareholding arrangements. The investment, which amounts to
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Real Estate, Construction & Infrastructure
United Arab Emirates
Baker McKenzie and CMS on Aldar acquisition of Nurai Island
International law firms Baker McKenzie and CMS have advised on the sale of Nurai Island, an ultra-luxury boutique private island resort off the coast of Abu Dhabi, to Aldar Properties (“Aldar”), a major real estate
Baker McKenzie is making further strides to strengthen its operations in Bahrain by expanding its real estate practice with the strategic rehiring of Khaled Zowayed (pictured) as a partner. Zowayed, who will be based in
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Food & Beverage
United Arab Emirates
Baker McKenzie with Kitopi on the acquisition of AWJ Investments
Kitopi, the tech-powered multi-brand restaurant, has completed its acquisition of AWJ Investments, a rapidly-growing food and beverage company based in Dubai that operates several major regional brands. The acquisition will bolster Kitopi’s already-impressive
Baker McKenzie Switzerland, in conjunction with legal representatives from London, Madrid, Rome and Riyadh offices of Baker McKenzie, provided counsel to Enagás and Fluxys for the purchase of additional shares in Trans Adriatic Pipeline (“
