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Domestic IPOs rise in EMEA during 2015Only the EMEA region showed growth in domestic initial public offerings (IPOs) during 2015, while cross-border deals worldwide slid back to just below 2013 levels, according to a Cross-Border IPO Index by global law firm Baker & McKenzie. More… |
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Baker & McKenzie advises SAIB on debut sukukBaker & McKenzie acted as advisors for The Saudi Investment Bank (SAIB) on their subordinated sukuk issuance of SR2 billion ($533.2 million). This was the first sukuk issuance undertaken by The Saudi Investment Bank. More… |
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Baker & McKenzie boosts M&A offeringLeading global law firm Baker & McKenzie has enhanced its merger and acquisition (M&A) offering in the UAE with the hire of Will Seivewright as their partner in Dubai. Will, who joins Baker & McKenzie Habib Al Mulla fr More… |
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Baker & McKenzie advises on Almarai sukukBaker & McKenzie, a leading law firm, has advised Almarai Company on its inaugural hybrid sukuk issuance for an amount of SR1.7 billion ($453.2 million). Almarai is a leading brand in the food and beverage sector in the Saudi More… |
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Baker & McKenzie advised PG on Flip buyBaker & McKenzie said they had advised the Publicis Groupe on the acquisition of Flip Media, a leading digital media agency in the Middle East. “We are pleased to have been part of an important acquisition for this long-standing client More… |
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Baker & McKenzie advised PG on Flip buyBaker & McKenzie said they had advised the Publicis Groupe on the acquisition of Flip Media, a leading digital media agency in the Middle East. “We are pleased to have been part of an important acquisition for this long-standing client More… |
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Firm advises on $5.5bn Saudi hotels projectBaker & McKenzie has advised Jabal Omar Development Company on a $5.5 billion hotel transaction in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, one of the largest hotel deals in the region. Baker & McKenzie acted as owner's counsel in negotiations wi More… |
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New tax partner at Baker & McKenzie ME officeLeading law firm Baker & McKenzie announced that Sophie Jouniaux, tax partner, has relocated to the firm’s Gulf practice from Paris and will be based in Abu Dhabi. Sophie Jouniaux’s practice focuses on international corporate tax law, More… |
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Baker & McKenzie opens Qatar officeLeading law firm Baker & McKenzie has opened an office in Doha, expanding its three-decade-long presence in the Mena region with its fifth office. The Qatar office will become the firm’s 69th location worldwide, specialising in banking More… |
