Clifford Chance has advised Sorouh Real Estate PJSC on its successful merger with Aldar Properties PJSC, terms of which were agreed by their respective boards in January 2013 and approved by their respective shareholders in
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Clifford Chance Advises on Major Regional Insurance Disposal
Clifford Chance has advised SLH Holding on the sale of a 25.7% stake in regional insurance leader Mediterranean & Gulf Insurance & Reinsurance Company (Medgulf) to ORIX Corporation, the major listed Japanese financial institution. The
Read moreTaylor Wessing Middle East Advises Mediaquest on Acquisition of AME Info FZ-LLC
Taylor Wessing Middle East has advised leading regional media business, Mediaquest, on its acquisition of the AME Info and SME Info websites, two of the leading business outlets for news and information in the Middle
Read moreKing & Spalding Continues Build Up of Global Disputes Team with Addition of Three-Lawyer International Arbitration Team in the UAE
King & Spalding today announced the addition of a team of three international arbitration and construction lawyers from Simmons & Simmons to its Abu Dhabi and Dubai offices, the latest move in its plan of
Read moreAddleshaw Goddard Continues Arabian Gulf Drive with New Qatar Office and Two Lateral Partner Hires
Addleshaw Goddard is increasing its capability across the Arabian Gulf and targeting further growth, with the addition of a new office in Qatar – the firm’s third office opening in the GCC region in the
Read moreKing & Spalding Expands Middle East Real Estate Practice with Addition of Counsel Moustafa Said in Abu Dhabi
King & Spalding has recruited counsel Moustafa Said to its Middle East team in the continuing expansion of the firm’s regional and international real estate practice. Said’s arrival follows on the heels of the addition
Read moreClifford Chance Advises Carrefour in the Reorganization of Its Partnership with Majid Al Futtaim Holding
The Carrefour Group recently announced the sale of its 25% stake in Majid Al Futtaim Hypermarkets for €530 million to its regional partner, Majid Al Futtaim Holding
Read moreClifford Chance Advises Savola Group on Strategic Acquisitions in Saudi Arabia
Clifford Chance, in cooperation with Al-Jadaan & Partners Law Firm, is advising Savola Group (Savola) on its acquisition of shares in Savola Foods Company (SFC) and Azizia Panda United Company (APU) from Al Muhaidib Holding
Read moreK&L Gates Advises Nabil Foods Founding Family on Strategic Partnership with The Carlyle Group
A Dubai-based team of lawyers from global law firm K&L Gates LLP has advised Jordan’s Rassam family on the sale of a significant minority interest in Al Nabil Food Industries Limited Company (“Nabil Foods”) to
Read moreClifford Chance Advises Carlyle on Their First Investment into Jordan
Clifford Chance advised The Carlyle Group on their strategic investment in Al-Nabil Food Industries Co. Ltd., a frozen and chilled food products company in Jordan. The transaction closed on May 13, 2013
Read moreLatham & Watkins Advises Dana Gas on Restructuring of Its US$1 Billion Sukuk
Dana Gas PJSC, the largest independent oil and gas company in the UAE, has successfully completed the restructuring of its US$1 billion Trust Certificates (sukuk al-mudarabah). The restructuring, the first of its kind in the
Read moreKing & Spalding Advises Gulf Capital, Gulf Related in Financing For Saudi Residential
King & Spalding has advised Gulf Capital and Gulf Related in obtaining a ground-breaking SAR 450 million financing facility from the National Commercial Bank. The proceeds of the facility will be used to develop a
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