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Yassir Zarhouni-Led ZARHOUNI LAW FIRM Orchestrates Strategic Shipping Sector Engagements

amr.reda@lcpublishinggroup.com 30 November 2023

Casablanca-based legal powerhouse, ZARHOUNI LAW FIRM, led by esteemed attorney Yassir Zarhouni, continues to make waves in the legal landscape, showcasing expertise in facilitating strategic acquisitions and advising global entities on pivotal investments in Morocco.

Appointments United Arab Emirates

Phillip Sacks Joins White & Case to Enhance Global Practice

suzan.taha@lcpublishinggroup.it 23 November 2023

Global law firm White & Case has strengthened its Global Mergers & Acquisitions Practice and Global Private Equity Industry Group with the recent appointment of Phillip Sacks (pictured) as a partner in Dubai. “The continued

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CMS Umbra: Unleashing the Profit Potential of Patents

suzan.taha@lcpublishinggroup.it 17 November 2023

International law firm CMS has joined forces with patent AI specialist IPDefine to unveil CMS Umbra, a groundbreaking turnkey solution set to democratize intellectual property monetization. By harnessing IPDefine’s cutting-edge AI innovation and CMS’

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Almarai Welcomes Spyros Zampelis as Group General Counsel

suzan.taha@lcpublishinggroup.it 14 November 2023

Almarai, a vertically integrated dairy business listed on the Tadawul stock exchange with a substantial market cap of 15 USD billion, has appointed Spyros Zampelis as its Group General Counsel. With over 22 years of legal experience

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Ashurst Granted License for Saudi Legal Operations

suzan.taha@lcpublishinggroup.it 10 November 2023

Global law firm Ashurst has received official approval from the Ministry of Justice to operate in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This milestone follows a decade-long strategic alliance with Faisal Adnan Baassiri Law Firm. The

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Baker McKenzie Reports Strong $3.3 Billion Revenues for FY23

suzan.taha@lcpublishinggroup.it 2 November 2023

Global law firm Baker McKenzie has reported robust financial results, announcing revenues of USD $3.3 billion for the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2023 (FY23). Despite facing challenges such as the impact of spinning off the firm’

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Ghita Bennis Joins ADNA to Strengthen Finance and Projects Team

suzan.taha@lcpublishinggroup.it 24 October 2023

ADNA welcomes Ghita Bennis (pictured) as Counsel to its Finance and Projects practice in French-speaking Africa. This strategic appointment represents a significant step in reinforcing the firm’s Finance and Projects division. With her extensive

Appointments United Arab Emirates

Norton Rose Fulbright names Nick Sharratt as ME Dispute Head

suzan.taha@lcpublishinggroup.it 19 October 2023

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright is reinforcing its commitment to the Middle East with the appointment of top-tier partner Nick Sharratt (pictured) as the Head of Dispute Resolution for the region. Nick Sharratt, a

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Nasser Khasawneh to lead Eversheds Sutherland’s Global AI Strategy

suzan.taha@lcpublishinggroup.it 10 October 2023

In a strategic move signaling a deeper commitment to the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), Eversheds Sutherland has appointed of Partner Nasser Ali Khasawneh as its Global Head of AI. This newly established leadership

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Asafo & Co.: Ginegar expands in Morocco and Sub-Saharan Africa

suzan.taha@lcpublishinggroup.it 3 October 2023

Asafo & Co. advises Ginegar Plastic Products (Ginegar), a prominet manufacturer of smart covers and greenhouses for agriculture and horticulture, in the expansion of its business in Morocco and Sub-Saharan Africa. Ginegar has entered

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