White & Case named “Egypt Law Firm of the Year” at ALB Middle East Law Awards 2026
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Global law firm White & Case LLP won "Egypt Law Firm of the Year" and the following two awards at the Asian Legal Business's 2026 Middle East Law Awards:
- Debt Market Deal of the Year: Binghatti Holding's AAOIFI-compliant debut and green sukuk program
White & Case advised Binghatti Holding on establishing its US$1.5 billion trust certificate issuance program and on the inaugural US$500 million issuance under the program. The program gives Binghatti its own issuance platform and greater flexibility to raise long-term funding. The certificates were listed on the London Stock Exchange's International Securities Market and on Nasdaq Dubai. - Equity Market Deal of the Year: Petro Rabigh's landmark dual-class capital restructuring and recapitalization
White & Case advised Saudi Aramco on the recapitalization of Rabigh Refining and Petrochemical Company (Petro Rabigh). The transaction included the issuance of a new class of non-voting shares, allowing Saudi Aramco and Sumitomo Chemical to inject fresh capital while preserving the voting power of Petro Rabigh's other shareholders.
Partner Khawla Alatiyat, a UAE-based partner in the Firm's Project Development and Finance Practice, won Woman Lawyer of the Year (Law Firm). She advises on the development and financing of major infrastructure and energy projects, including solar power and water desalination projects.
Abdulwahid Alulama, partner and Co-Head of the Middle East practice, said: "White & Case has advised clients in the Middle East for more than 70 years. Thank you to our clients for their continued trust and our deal teams for their work on the winning transactions. Congratulations to Khawla Alatiyat on being named Woman Lawyer of the Year."
Tarek Mohanna, Office Executive Partner in Cairo, said: "Being named Egypt Law Firm of the Year is especially meaningful. We just celebrated the 10th anniversary of our Cairo office. This award recognizes the colleagues who have built our practice in Egypt and reflects the remarkable work they continue to do for clients in the market."
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