PwC Middle East has welcomed Menna Helmy (pictured) to its professional team. Effective from September 2023, Helmy will assume the role of Legal Manager – office of General Counsel within the firm. Menna Helmy brings a wealth
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Dubai, UAE – August 28, 2023 – Habib Al Mulla and Partners, a distinguished regional law firm providing comprehensive legal services across the UAE and the Middle East, marks the 8th edition of Emirati Women’s Day with the
In a significant move within the media and publishing landscape, Paramount Global has successfully finalized the sale of Simon & Schuster to global investment firm KKR for a staggering $1.62 billion in an all-cash transaction. The
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United Arab Emirates
Successful Steam Blow at Al Layyah Combined Cycle Power Plant
June 2023 marked a significant milestone as Al Layyah Combined Cycle Power Plant, boasting a capacity of 1,026 MW, successfully completed its steam blow for Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA). This achievement stands as a
Global law firm DLA Piper has announced the relocation of its Bahrain office to The Hive, Al Seef District, in the bustling city of Manama. The new premises offer a vibrant and dynamic environment, ideal
Cairo, In a groundbreaking move, the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has issued three pivotal decisions – decision no. 139, 140, and 141 of 2023 – nearly a year after the enactment of Law no. 5 of 2022 Regulating and Developing the Use of
Banking & Finance
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Egypt
Contact Holding completes issuance of EGP1.89b securitized bond
Alieldean Weshahi & Partners – ALC has acted as legal counsel to Contact Financial Holding on the successful conclusion of its 41st issuance of trade receivables bonds, valued at EGP 859.1 billion, for its consumer finance portfolio
Capital Markets
Fashion, Luxury & Design
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DLA Piper and ADNA advise on Planet Sport’s Share Issuance
DLA Piper has provided legal counsel to Planet Sport, a prominent distributor of international sporting goods brands in Morocco, regarding the issuance of new shares through a capital increase. This capital increase was specifically reserved
Healthcare, Pharma & Life Sciences
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Saudi Arabia
White & Case on Jamjoom Pharmaceuticals Factory Company IPO
Global law firm, White & Case, in collaboration with The Law Office of Megren M. Al-Shaalan, has provided legal counsel in the initial public offering (IPO) of Jamjoom Pharmaceuticals Factory Company (Jamjoom). Saudi Fransi Capital
UAE-based legal start-up, Oryx Consultants (‘Oryx’), is making waves in the legal industry with its alternative approach to accessing legal advice and services. Having facilitated transactions worth over USD1.25 billion in the first half of 2023,
