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].
July 23, 2024 | International Edition
MidEast Roundup: Greenberg Traurig, Al-Tamimi & Addleshaw Strengthen TeamsGreenberg 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 ProjectsThe 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 HireHaifa'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 FirmThe Riyadh office will be home to Saudi and international lawyers and will be integrated with Curtis' global operations.
By Dario Sabaghi
3 minute read
July 02, 2024 | International Edition
Baker McKenzie Acquires RHQ Saudi License & Majority Interest in Local FirmThe firm has been granted a Regional Headquarter License for its Riyadh-based office.
By Dario Sabaghi
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June 26, 2024 | International Edition
A&O Shearman Advises on First Major Restructuring Under UAE Bankruptcy LawA&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.
By Dario Sabaghi
2 minute read
June 20, 2024 | International Edition
White & Case, Latham Advise on Saudi Aramco's $11.2 Billion Share OfferingAramco's secondary offering is the largest equity capital markets offering in the Middle East since Saudi Aramco's IPO in 2019.
By Dario Sabaghi
3 minute read
June 17, 2024 | International Edition
Latham and Cleary Advise on $2 Billion Lenovo-Saudi Public Investment FundLenovo, 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 FirmsSaudi 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.
By Dario Sabaghi
3 minute read
May 28, 2024 | International Edition
White & Case Named in $1.83B Lawsuit Tied to Malaysia State Fund Scandal1MDB states that it was misled into believing that PetroSaudi was owned by the late Saudi King Abdullah.
By Dario Sabaghi
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