Turkey central bank governor under investigation for plagiarism
Turkey's central bank governor Şahap Kavcıoğlu is under investigation for plagiarism by his former university. Istanbul’s Marmara University is…
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UAE seeks to tighten anti-money laundering and terror financing measures
The UAE’s National Committee for Combating Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism and Illegal Organisations (NAMLCFTC) has urged financial sector…
GCC Quarterly Review Q2 2021
The second quarter of 2021 saw a number of legal developments in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region (Bahrain, Kuwait,…
Walkers Announces 2021 Promotions: Asia & Middle East Boasts 16 Promotions Across its Three Offices
Walkers has announced its 2021 Asia & Middle East promotions. 15 lawyers from Walkers' Hong Kong, Singapore and Dubai offices…
Linklaters advises on first ever international convertible bond issued by a Turkish listed company
Linklaters has acted as English law legal advisers to BNP Paribas as Sole Global Coordinator and Joint Bookrunner and HSBC…
Ashurst’s M&A team sees two deal mandates in Abu Dhabi close
M&A consultants from law firm Ashurst have over the past two months seen two of its deal mandates in the…
Dentons advises Ahli United Bank K.S.C.P. on their US$600 million Tier 1 sukuk issuance and the tender offer for their US$200 million capital certificates
Dentons has advised Kuwait's Ahli United Bank K.S.C.P. on the successful issuance of US$600 million Tier 1 capital certificates, which…
Ashurst advises Abu Dhabi Catalyst Partners
Ashurst has advised Abu Dhabi Catalyst Partners on its strategic partnership with Alphastream Partners to provide finance worth US$500 million…
Saudi Arabia to improve its legislative and business environment
In the latest series of Saudi Arabia's bold economic and social reforms, HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has announced…
DFSA imposes restrictions on FFA Private Bank (Dubai) Limited
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) announced that it has imposed restrictions on FFA Private Bank (Dubai) Limited (FFA) prohibiting…
Expat divorce has radically changed since recent UAE legal overhaul, say lawyers
Changes made to UAE family law in November have had a considerable impact on the way married people divorce in…
Dubai Developer to Plan $2.6 Billion Debt Restructure Talks
Dubai developer Meydan is set to meet its creditors next week to discuss a $2.6 billion debt restructuring plan aimed…