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Unlocking Solar and Wind Potential: Streamlining Authorization for Foreign Investors

amr.reda@lcpublishinggroup.com 31 October 2023

By: Alia JENAYAH Tunisia has significant potential for renewable energy production, with a target of reaching 30% renewable energy capacity by 2030. In order to attract foreign investment and address the country’s energy deficit, Tunisia has

Capital Markets Saudi Arabia

Saudi Ministry of Investment Sets Minimum Capital Requirements for Foreign

amr.reda@lcpublishinggroup.com 30 October 2023

The Ministry of Investment in Saudi Arabia has unveiled new guidelines and minimum capital requirements for foreign companies looking to obtain licenses for wholesale and retail trade activities with full ownership in the Kingdom. The

Opinions Other

Navigating Bahrain’s Evolving Corporate Governance Landscape

suzan.taha@lcpublishinggroup.it 23 October 2023

With Suzan Taha In recent months, Bahrain has witnessed a significant development in its corporate governance landscape. Resolution No. 91 of 2022 brought forth an amendment to the existing Corporate Governance Code, which is now known as ‘

News Other

Herbert Smith Freehills Announces Closure of Kuala Lumpur Office

suzan.taha@lcpublishinggroup.it 19 October 2023

International law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has announced that it will close its Kuala Lumpur office by the end of April 2024. “We remain committed to our successful and longstanding relationships with Malaysian clients but also

Deal & transactions Other Real Estate, Construction & Infrastructure

Clifford Chance with Sienna Real Estate on Berlin property purchase

suzan.taha@lcpublishinggroup.it 10 October 2023

Clifford Chance, the global law firm, provided legal counsel to Sienna Real Estate, representing Kuwait’s Saud Al Rashed family office, in the acquisition of a prominent retail commercial property located at Malchower Chaussee 10 in

Banking & Finance United Arab Emirates

Dentons advises IsDB in $1.75 Billion Trust Certificate Issuance

suzan.taha@lcpublishinggroup.it 6 October 2023

Dentons has acted as legal counsel to the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) in connection with the issuance of trust certificates totalling US$1.75 billion under its US$25 billion trust certificate issuance program. This transaction was successfully

Appointments United Arab Emirates

Nardello & Co. Bolsters EMEA Leadership with Industry Veterans

suzan.taha@lcpublishinggroup.it 29 September 2023

Global investigations firm Nardello & Co. continues to expand its presence in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region with the appointment of distinguished leaders. The company welcomes Chris Morgan Jones as the Regional

Appointments United Arab Emirates

AG bolsters ME presence with addition of Arun Visweswaran

suzan.taha@lcpublishinggroup.it 21 September 2023

International law firm Addleshaw Goddard (AG) is strengthening its regional construction practice with the addition of Arun Visweswaran (pictured), who joins from Clifford Chance. Visweswaran brings over a decade of experience in international and domestic

Appointments Tax United Arab Emirates

Clyde & Co expands tax offering with Rachel Fox appointment

suzan.taha@lcpublishinggroup.it 14 September 2023

Global law firm Clyde & Co continues to strengthen its international presence by appointing tax expert Rachel Fox (pictured) as a partner in its Dubai office. Rachel Fox will head Clyde & Co’s Middle

Banking & Finance Egypt Services

MBH on AfricInvest’s investment in the British University in Egypt

suzan.taha@lcpublishinggroup.it 11 September 2023

Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy (“MBH”) acted as the lead legal counsel to AfricInvest in connection with its investment in the British University in Egypt (“BUE”) to boost the university’s growth plans. The team advising

Revolutions

Number: N.4

Date: 18 November 2024

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