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03/06/2024
CMS appoints new partner as Head of Corporate in Saudi Arabia
Following the launch of its Riyadh office last year, international law firm CMS has strengthened its presence in the region with the appointment of corporate partner Rizwan Osman as Head of Corporate...
16/05/2024
CMS bolsters Abu Dhabi presence with heavyweight partner move
International law firm CMS is enhancing its presence in Abu Dhabi by relocating partner Graham Conlon to its newly established office in the ADGM, thereby bolstering its offering in the region. Graham...
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”)...
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...
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...
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...
11/02/2021
CMS wins award for stc pay’s stake sale to Western Union
International law firm CMS is pleased to announce that it has been awarded IFN Deal of the Year 2020 in the M&A, Equity and IPO category. The award was in recognition of the firm’s role advising Saudi...
10/02/2021
MENA nations most keen to invest in social, digital infrastructure and...
Pandemic viewed as catalyst to renewed emphasis on Health Silk RoadSocial infrastructure, logistics1, as well as smart city projects are the top three most cited sectors where businesses in the Middle...
16/03/2020
CMS advises ekar on its $17.5 million Series B funding
International law firm CMS has successfully advised ekar, the Dubai-based pay-per-minute car rental startup, on its $17.5 million Series B funding which will see the business expand internationally for...
09/11/2018
CMS advises AW Rostamani on majority stake acquisition in major UK car...
CMS has advised UAE-based conglomerate AW Rostamani on its acquisition of a majority stake in UK car retailer Brayleys. With annual revenues in excess of $2 billion and a heritage of over 50 years, AW...
30/01/2018
CMS advises Union Properties on the sale of stake in Emicool to Dubai Investments...
International law firm CMS has advised UAE property developer Union Properties PJSC (UP) on the sale of its entire 50% stake in district cooling services provider Emicool to Dubai Investments PJSC for...
01/05/2017
CMS, Nabarro and Olswang complete groundbreaking merger
London, 1 May. CMS UK, Nabarro and Olswang today announce the completion of their transformational merger, creating the 6th largest law firm globally by headcount. Trading as CMS, and with 70 offices...