Dentons advises on one of the largest ship finance deals
Dentons advised the Joint Lead Arrangers Standard Chartered Bank and HSBC, who acted together with Gulf International Bank, Emirates NBD,…
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UAE banking industry to tighten compliance on advertising claims
The banking industry body plans a crackdown on misleading advertising as part of a series of self-regulating measures. The…
Why the DIFC’s new wills registry can bring more capital flows into Dubai
In recent years, Dubai has significantly raised its profile as a safe haven for capital from across the world. With…
UAE Banks Federation appoints independent agency to monitor Code of Conduct compliance
The UAE Banks Federation, a professional representative body representing 50 member banks operating in the UAE, has approved the appointment…
UAE firm sues Korea over taxation
A state-run United Arab Emirates (UAE) company and its Dutch subsidiary filed a request for arbitration Thursday, seeking compensation from…
DFSA Fines United Investment Bank Limited
The Dubai Financial Services Authority has imposed a fine of USD 56,000 (AED 205,800) on United Investment Bank Limited.…
Corporate PE Structures by Kerri L. Lefebvre, Conyers Dill & Pearman
Private equity investment is increasingly popular in the MENA region, with asset values expanding and investors taking bigger stakes. As…
Bank managers jailed over Dh25 million heist
Two senior managers of a multinational bank have been sentenced to seven years in jail each for stealing Dh25 million…
New Al Gosaibi debt deal offer 25 per cent higher than previous
The heavily indebted Al Gosaibi family of Saudi Arabia is pledging nearly all of its equity and property assets to…
NEC lawyers in Dubai to file for return of funds
Dubai-based attorneys, retained by the National Energy Corporation (NEC), are expected to appear in court next Wednesday to begin the…
GFH wins legal case amounting to $90.64 million against its ex-Chairmen
The verdict amounts to $90.64 million plus a five per cent annual interest starting from 13th March 2014 until the…
International law firm leads on debut Rule 144A/Reg S bond issue
International law firm Dechert LLP has further strengthened its leading position as a global legal advisor on MENA region…