Dario Sabaghi

Dario Sabaghi is a correspondent for Law.com International in the Middle East. He writes about lawyers and legal issues across the region, including stories related to the business of law, global and domestic law firms, in-house legal departments and regulatory issues. He can be reached at [email protected].

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August 13, 2024 | International Edition

SullCrom, Hughes Hubbard, Mayer Brown and Slaughter and May Advise on ADQ's $1B Sotheby's Stake

ADQ is to acquire the stake through newly issued shares with an investment that will be used to reduce debt and support Sotheby's growth.

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August 09, 2024 | International Edition

Latham, Baker McKenzie and Meysan Drive Finance Deals in the Middle East

The sukuk and bond issues in Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Kuwait come amid a significant rise in foreign currency issuances.

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August 06, 2024 | International Edition

Amnesty International Criticises Clifford Chance Saudi Arabia Report

The human rights group says the law firm's report "wholly omits" significant risks related to Saudi hosting the 2034 FIFA World Cup

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August 05, 2024 | International Edition

MidEast Roundup: Dechert, CMS, A&O Shearman Partner Moves

Dechert and CMS are expanding their Middle East presence with new partner hires, while A&O Shearman and Watson Farley & Williams are relocating lawyers.

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August 01, 2024 | International Edition

Navigating Crisis: How Lebanese Law Firms Are Tackling the Threat of War

Amid the preparations, it remains business as usual.

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July 26, 2024 | International Edition

Middle East Deal Roundup: White & Case, CC & Freshfields Lead on Deals

Clifford Chance is advising ALAFCO's $3.3 billion sale to Macquarie while White & Case is working on Rasan's IPO and ADES' $3 billion facility,

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July 23, 2024 | International Edition

MidEast Roundup: Greenberg Traurig, Al-Tamimi & Addleshaw Strengthen Teams

Greenberg Traurig, Al-Tamimi & Co., and Addleshaw Goddard have all expanded their Middle East teams with new hires to enhance their regional capabilities.

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July 18, 2024 | International Edition

Linklaters, Al-Tamimi and AS&H Clifford Chance Work on $3.9B Energy Projects

The projects are part of Saudi Arabia's efforts to achieve an optimal energy mix for electricity production, with a target of 50% renewable energy and 50% from high-efficiency gas-fired plants by 2030.

By Dario Sabaghi

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