International law firm Clyde & Co LLP has advised Gulf Healthcare International LLC (Gulf Healthcare), a major healthcare provider in the Middle East, and its owners on the re-structuring of Gulf Healthcare and on its
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Leading Project, Islamic Finance Lawyer Christopher Aylward Joins Middle East Practice of Baker Botts L.L.P.
A recognized leader in project and Islamic finance, Christopher Aylward, joined Baker Botts L.L.P. today as a partner in the firm’s Middle East practice. He will be based in Dubai
Read moreVinson & Elkins LLP Advises Iraq Oil Ministry in US$17 Billion Basrah Gas Company Joint Venture
Vinson & Elkins LLP and Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP are acting as joint counsel to the Ministry of Oil of the Republic of Iraq in connection with the Basrah Gas Company project, a joint
Read moreHolland & Knight to Expand Abu Dhabi Office
As part of its continuing efforts to serve clients in the Middle East, Holland & Knight will expand its Abu Dhabi office, which opened four years ago. U.S. partners Andrew Stephenson, Michael Cavanaugh, and George
Read moreClifford Chance Advises on the Issuance by International Petroleum Investment Company P.J.S.C. Under Its Global Medium Term Note Programme
Clifford Chance has advised International Petroleum Investment Company P.J.S.C. (“IPIC“) in relation to the issuance of U.S.$1,500,000,000 3.750 per cent. guaranteed Notes due 2017, U.S.$1,500,000,000 5.500 per cent
Read moreKing & Spalding Advises KTPB on US$350 Million Certificates; First-Ever Asset-Backed Certificates Originating from Turkey
King & Spalding advised Kuveyt Turk Katilim Bankasi A.S. (KTPB), a Turkish participation bank majority-owned by Kuwait Finance House, in the issuance of US$350 million certificates due 2016, listed on the London Stock Exchange. The
Read moreFreshfields Appoints New Islamic Finance Head
Previously at Allen & Overy, Tarek has joined the firm as counsel based in Dubai. He brings significant experience of advising both banks and companies on Islamic finance as well as conventional finance transactions
Read morePillsbury Opens New Office in Abu Dhabi
As part of its Middle East practice, Pillsbury is opening a new law office in Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), to better serve its clients’ interests in the region and throughout
Read moreClifford Chance Advises on Phase II of the Financing of a US$10.8 Billion Integrated Aluminium Complex in Saudi Arabia, Sponsored by Ma’aden and Alcoa
Clifford Chance and Al-Jadaan & Partners Law Firm have advised the financiers on Phase II of the financing of a US$10.8 billion integrated aluminium complex and related infrastructure, sponsored by Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma’aden)
Read moreWragge & Co Appoints New Head of Projects in the UAE
Wragge & Co has appointed Gurmeet Kaur as its new head of projects in the United Arab Emirates. The move, which sees the former DLA Piper partner join Wragge & Co Legal Consultants LLC, follows the
Read moreAkin Gump Adds Finance Partner in Abu Dhabi
Oli Charlesworth has joined Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP in Abu Dhabi as a partner in the finance practice
Read moreDisputes Expert Joins DLA Piper Middle East
DLA Piper Middle East, a global law firm, today announces the appointment of Henry Quinlan as partner and the newest member of its global arbitration practice, based in the Dubai office
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