The EU enforces its AI Act, implementing strict regulations for AI companies like OpenAI, Microsoft, and Meta, with hefty fines for non-compliance, even more severe than GDPR penalties.
Epic Games and Google continue their legal showdown in the US Court of Appeals over claims of monopolistic practices related to in-app transactions and app access on Android devices.
Etihad Law, a leading law firm based in Baghdad, has announced the promotion of Zahraa Diyaa and Mohammed Rafea to partners. Zahraa will join the corporate structuring department, while Mohammed will lead the real estate department.
Khaitan & Co advised Stakeboat Capital, Abakkus Four2Eight Opportunities, S.R Foundation, and D.S Chewing Products on their INR 250 crore investment in Botanic Healthcare, supporting its global expansion.
Withers KhattarWong strengthens its corporate team with the addition of ex-Linklaters counsel Gary Beh as a partner, enhancing its M&A and private equity capabilities.
Sarvasūkṣma strengthens its Corporate & M&A practice with the appointment of Rika Rusman as a partner, bringing 15+ years of transactional expertise to the firm.
Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy advised Saudi Public Investment Fund on SIC’s EGP 3.4 billion acquisition of a 37.5% stake in CIRA Education, strengthening its regional presence.
Nabil Abou-Charaf, an experienced investment funds lawyer, joins Kirkland & Ellis as a partner in Riyadh. With a strong background in private equity and a wide range of expertise in fund formation, mergers, and acquisitions, he will play a key role in the firm’s growth in the Middle East.
