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Dario Sabaghi

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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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.

By Dario Sabaghi

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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

3 minute read

July 10, 2024 | International Edition

King & Spalding Strengthens Saudi Focus with Strategic Partner Hire

Haifa's hiring aligns with the firm's broader strategy, driven by opportunities arising from the country's Vision 2030 reforms.

By Dario Sabaghi

3 minute read

July 09, 2024 | International Edition

Curtis Granted License to Operate in Saudi Arabia as Foreign Firm

The Riyadh office will be home to Saudi and international lawyers and will be integrated with Curtis' global operations.

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3 minute read

July 02, 2024 | International Edition

Baker McKenzie Acquires RHQ Saudi License & Majority Interest in Local Firm

The firm has been granted a Regional Headquarter License for its Riyadh-based office.

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2 minute read

June 26, 2024 | International Edition

A&O Shearman Advises on First Major Restructuring Under UAE Bankruptcy Law

A&O Shearman advised UAE-based Drake & Scull International on a pioneering $1.1 billion debt restructuring, marking the first major case under the UAE Bankruptcy Law.

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2 minute read

June 20, 2024 | International Edition

White & Case, Latham Advise on Saudi Aramco's $11.2 Billion Share Offering

Aramco's secondary offering is the largest equity capital markets offering in the Middle East since Saudi Aramco's IPO in 2019.

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3 minute read

June 17, 2024 | International Edition

Latham and Cleary Advise on $2 Billion Lenovo-Saudi Public Investment Fund

Lenovo, plans to sell a $2 billion zero-coupon convertible bond to Alat and establish a MEA headquarters and a new manufacturing facility in Riyadh.

By Dario Sabaghi

2 minute read

June 13, 2024 | International Edition

Saudi Arabia Considers Relaxing Regulations For Foreign Law Firms

Saudi Arabia is consulting on plans to relax restrictions on foreign law firms in a significant change that would allow partners to establish fully non-Saudi-owned and operated offices in the Kingdom.

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3 minute read

May 28, 2024 | International Edition

White & Case Named in $1.83B Lawsuit Tied to Malaysia State Fund Scandal

1MDB states that it was misled into believing that PetroSaudi was owned by the late Saudi King Abdullah.

By Dario Sabaghi

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