Adli Hammad, founding partner of Saudi law firm Hammad & Al-Mehdar (HMCO), has been appointed as a member of the OPEC Appeals Committee by the Board of Governors. This appointment recognizes Hammad’s reputation in
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With Suzan Taha The latest PwC ESG Middle East Report reveals encouraging developments in the region’s approach to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues. Middle East companies are demonstrating increased commitment to sustainability, with 64%
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BEEAH and Atkins to advance sustainable radioactive waste solutions
BEEAH Group, a renowned sustainability pioneer and digital expert based in the UAE, has entered into a joint development agreement (JDA) with Atkins, a global design, engineering, and project management consultancy. This collaboration aims to
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Dentons Strengthens ME Energy, Transport, and Infrastructure Practice
Dentons, a global law firm, has further reinforced its Middle East Energy, Transport, and Infrastructure (ETI) practice with the addition of seasoned ETI lawyers. Kenny Paton, Edward Rose, and Khomotso Kekana have recently joined the
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Allen & Overy advises e& enterprise on acquisition of Beehive
Global law firm Allen & Overy has provided legal counsel to e& enterprise on its recent acquisition of a majority stake in Beehive Group, a prominent peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platform. This strategic move
Clifford Chance has appointed Zarrar Sehgal (pictured) as the new Head of its Global Asset Finance Group. Sehgal, who is a partner at the firm, will lead the team of 125 asset finance lawyers, providing clients
International law firm Clifford Chance has announced the promotion of 32 lawyers to the partnership, effective 1 May 2023. Among the newly elected partners is Middle East construction specialist Inaamul Laher (pictured). Laher leads the firm’
Global law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (‘Freshfields’) has promoted senior associate Walid Salib (pictured) to counsel, as part of the latest promotion round that included 44 new counsel from across all regions and practice groups. This
Clyde & Co has expanded its Middle East insurance practice with the appointment of financial lines insurance specialist, Olivia Darlington (pictured) as a partner based in Dubai, UAE. Darlington has broad expertise in contentious
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Clifford Chance advises on Red Sea wind energy project in Egypt
Clifford ChanceClifford Chance has advised the sponsors Engie, Toyota Tsusho & Eurus and Orascom Construction in relation to the 500mw Red Sea wind energy project in Egypt. has advised the sponsors Engie, Toyota Tsusho &
