Clifford Chance advised Qatar Navigation QSC (Milaha) on acquiring, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Qatar Shipping Company, the remaining 60% interest in each of the two entities that own the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) carriers,
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Simmons & Simmons Expands in the Middle East with Double Partner Hire
International law firm Simmons & Simmons has strengthened its Middle East practice with two partner hires in its international Corporate Group
Read moreK&L Gates Adds Doha Construction Partner
The Doha office of global law firm K&L Gates LLP welcomes Matthew Walker as a partner in the energy, infrastructure and resources practice. Walker joins K&L Gates from Dentons, where he was also based in
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 moreProject/Corporate Finance Lawyer Brian J. Peirce Joins Middle East and North Africa Practice of Patton Boggs LLP
Patton Boggs LLP is pleased to announce that Brian J. Pierce has joined the firm’s Corporate Finance practice group as a partner. Mr. Pierce, who will work throughout Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region,
Read moreEversheds Advises Kahramaa on $500m Independent Water Plant
Global law firm Eversheds has advised Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) on a 25-year water supply deal with Qatar Electricity & Water Company (QEWC) worth 500 million USD
Read moreEversheds Ramps Up Middle East Offering
Global law firm Eversheds, named recently as one of the fastest growing law firms in the UAE by Asian Legal Business, has announced a series of appointments and secondments as the firm continues its rapid
Read moreWhite & Case Acts for Qatar Holding on Strategic Investments
Global law firm White & Case LLP has acted for Qatar Holding LLC (“QH”), the direct and strategic investment arm of the Qatar Investment Authority, on two recent transactions including QH’s acquisition of a stake
Read moreHerbert Smith Freehills Providing Rapid Assistance to Petronas in Malaysia
Herbert Smith Freehills is advising Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS) in relation to its proposed Refinery and Petrochemical Integrated Development (RAPID) project in Pengerang, Johor, Malaysia
Read moreSNR Denton Advises Qatar International Islamic Bank on its Debut US$700 Million Sukuk Issuance
SNR Denton has acted on behalf of Qatar International Islamic Bank (QIIB) in connection with its successful debut US$700 million Sukuk issue. The transaction represents QIIB’s first international debt capital markets issuance
Read moreSusan Bastress Rejoins Patton Boggs
Susan B. Bastress, former managing partner of the Doha, Qatar office of Patton Boggs LLP, has rejoined the firm as a partner. Ms. Bastress, a leading advisor to American companies seeking advice on business laws
Read moreWhite & Case Advises Qatar Petroleum on JPY 85 Billion Inaugural Samurai Bond
Global law firm White & Case LLP has represented state-owned Qatar Petroleum on a JPY 85 billion (approximately US$1 billion) Samurai bond offering in Japan. This bond is Qatar Petroleum’s first ever Japanese yen bond
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