Baker Botts expands its global projects department in the UAE with the arrival of Alhassane Barry (pictured) as partner and global head of mining and metals for countries outside of the US. Throghout his career,
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Effective January 1st 2026, and as part of its global promotion round, Baker Botts appointed Riyadh-based corporate lawyer Rakan Alyusuf (pictured left) and Abu Dhabi-based global projects lawyer Chad Passlow (pictured right) as partners. Rakan Alyusuf
Baker Botts expanded its Riyadh team with Faris Al Amoudi (pictured), moving-in as partner and global head of Islamic finance. The profile An expert in Islamic finance and a founding partner of Saudi independent law
Gibson Dunn is advising investment advisor Appian Capital Advisory on the establishment of a USD $1 billion critical minerals, metals and mining fund for emerging markets in partnership with International Finance Corporation, a member of the
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A&O Shearman with Al Marqab on Solitaire sale
A&O Shearman advised Al Marqab Investment Company on the sale of Solitaire, a 65,000 sqm GLA mixed-use retail development hosting a luxury shopping centre in Riyadh, to a real estate investment fund managed
Addleshaw Goddard advised Emirates NBD Capital KSA on the debut of its new investment vehicle, the ENBDC Saudi Equity Freestyle Fund, following approval by the Kingdom’s Capital Market Authority (CMA). The fund Designed as
Addleshaw Goddard advised Banque Misr and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) on an $80 million syndicated loan extended to telecommunications operator Orange Egypt. The operation The financing displays in two separate tranches, with
Addleshaw Goddard has obtained its license to operate in Abu Dhabi. The firm has opened a new office in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the capital’s financial centre. The background Robin Hickman (pictured),
Dreny & Partners advised the syndicate of lending banks— Commercial International Bank (CIB Egypt), Banque Due Caire, Banque Misr, National Bank of Kuwait (NBK Egypt), Bank NXT, The United Bank of Egypt, Housing & Development
Global law firm Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom has announced the opening of its first office in the Middle East, located in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the financial centre in the UAE’s
