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24/01/2024
CMS advises Oman Investment Authority as Saudi Tadawul Group becomes a...
International law firm CMS has advised the Oman Investment Authority (OIA) in relation to Saudi Tadawul Group’s (STG) acquisition of a 32.6% stake in DME Holdings Limited, the parent company of Dubai...
15/01/2024
CMS advises LondonMetric on its recommended all-share merger with LXi REIT
International law firm CMS is advising longstanding client, LondonMetric, on its recommended acquisition by way of a scheme of arrangement of closed-ended real estate investment company, LXi REIT. The...
08/01/2024
CMS continues Middle East expansion with heavyweight partner hire
International law firm CMS is delighted to announce the appointment of James Abbott, who joins the firm as a partner in its Dubai office. James arrives from Clifford Chance, where he led the firm’s...
11/10/2023
CMS advises The WellBoss Company on acquisition of Praxis
International law firm CMS has advised The WellBoss Company, Inc, a leader in the manufacture of well completion equipment and a wholly owned subsidiary of Schoeller-Bleck­mann Oilfield Equipment AG (“SBO”)...
04/09/2023
CMS boosts Middle East with hire of Damian Watkin
Damian Watkin has joined international law firm CMS and will be a partner in the Infrastructure, Construction and Energy (ICE) Disputes Team.  Based in Abu Dhabi, he will work closely with colleagues...
07/02/2023
CMS advises Aldar Properties on its strategic partnership with Dubai Holding...
International law firm CMS has advised Aldar Properties PJSC (Aldar) on its joint venture with Dubai Holding to develop three new residential communities in Dubai consisting of over 9,000 residential...
14/12/2022
CMS advises Aldar Properties on its partnership with Nobu Hospitality in...
International law firm CMS has advised Aldar Properties PJSC (Aldar) on its exclusive partnership with Nobu Hospitality to develop a new luxury hotel, branded residences, and a fine dining experience...
26/09/2022
CMS bolsters its UAE Financial Services offering with Legal Director appointment
International law firm CMS is strengthening its financial services offering in the UAE with the appointment of Gabriella Savastano as Legal Director in its Dubai office. A senior lawyer with over nine...
23/05/2022
CMS advises on launch of Aldar Logistics
International law firm CMS has advised Aldar Investment, the investment business of Aldar Properties PJSC, on its acquisition of a 70% equity interest in Abu Dhabi Business Hub, valued at more than AED...
08/02/2022
CMS advises ADIB on Shariah compliant financing for Sainsbury’s acquisition
International law firm CMS has advised Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a leading Shariah compliant financial institution, in providing structured Islamic financing of £20m to Urbium Capital Partners (UCP)...
14/09/2021
CMS expands Middle East transactions practice with 4-strong team hire
International law firm CMS is pleased to announce the appointment of a partner, two senior associates and a senior paralegal to the firm’s transactions team in Dubai. Corporate M&A specialist Patrik...
27/05/2021
CMS advises Mamo on $8 million pre-Series A funding
International law firm CMS has advised United Arab Emirates-based fintech Mamo on its $8 million pre-Series A funding round led by Global Venture and including 4DX Ventures, AlRajhi Partners, Olive Tree...