Global law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (‘Freshfields’) played a key role in guiding Invest Bank through its groundbreaking capital restructuring plan. This involved a landmark move where the Government of Sharjah provided a guarantee for
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Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (‘Freshfields’) has advised Arabian Internet and Communications Services Company (“solutions by stc”) on the acquisition of 100% of Contact Center Company (“ccc by stc”) from Saudi Telecom Company and ESM Holdings. Valued at
Global law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (“Freshfields”) has advised Sohar International Bank (Sohar International) on its merger with HSBC Bank Oman (HSBC Oman), whereby all assets and liabilities of HSBC Oman will be transferred to
Deal & transactions
Transport
United Arab Emirates
Global Feeder Shipping sells majority stake to Abu Dhabi Ports
Dubai-based Global Feeder Shipping (“GFS”), a feeder and container shipping provider, has signed an agreement to sell 80% of their stake in GFS to Abu Dhabi Ports Group (“ADP”), a UAE-listed end-to-end logistics business.&
Deal & transactions
Fashion, Luxury & Design
United Arab Emirates
Chalhoub Group acquires majority stakes in Threads Styling
Luxury retail operator, Chalhoub Group has acquired a majority stake in Threads Styling, a London based digital luxury retailer and personal shopping platform. Chalhoub Group acquired all shares of Threads Styling, with the exception of
Arabian Internet and Telecommunication Company, Solutions by Stc, an enabler of digital transformation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has completed the acquisition of a majority stake (88.19%) of Giza Systems with an enterprise value worth
Salik Company, Dubai’s exclusive toll gate operator, has announced its intention to proceed with an initial public offering (IPO) and to list its ordinary shares for trading on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM).
Appointments
United Arab Emirates
Freshfields’ Michael Hilton named regional managing partner for MENA
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (‘Freshfields’) has appointed Michael Hilton (pictured) as its regional managing partner for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), effective 01 July 2022. He succeeds partner Pervez Akhtar, who has completed his term. Hilton’
