Chadbourne & Parke advised Prime Energy Consult Ltd (Prime Energy), a UAE-based oil field services firm, on the sale of its business and assets to Xodus Group, a UK-based international energy consultancy
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Lateral Moves Turn Baker Botts Into Dominant Legal Force in Middle East
A highly-regarded group of lawyers with accumulated experience of more than a century of practice in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries — including eight partners who specialize in a wide range of transactional and dispute
Read moreWhite & Case Advises Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank on Completion of US$360 Million Islamic Financing Facility
Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised the Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) on Dhs1.32 billion (US$360 million) Islamic Ijara facilities that will support the growth and expansion programme being implemented by Gulf
Read moreWhite & Case Advises Lenders on the Phase II Expansion of US$10.2 Billion EMAL Project
Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised the lenders on the Phase II expansion of the landmark US$10.2 billion Emirates Aluminium (EMAL) smelter project in Abu Dhabi. Upon completion of Phase II, the
Read moreMorgan Lewis to Expand to Dubai, Further Strengthens London Energy Capabilities
Morgan Lewis today announced that it plans to open an office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) with the additions of Ayman A. Khaleq—a leading structured finance and debt capital markets lawyer in the Middle
Read moreClifford Chance Advises Sorouh on the AED46bn Merger with Aldar One of the Largest Ever M&A Transactions in MENA
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
Read moreClifford 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 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
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