Against the backdrop of continued business and societal disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, M&A activity in the Middle East still showcased some stability in the first quarter of 2020, increasing in value by over USD 5 billion and in volume by 6 additional deals in comparison to Q4 2019, according to the latest report by global law firm Baker McKenzie*. “It is evident that the current global situation has caused a slow down…
On January 14, 2018, an amendment to Egypt’s Companies Law No. 159 of 1981 was enacted by virtue of Law No. 4 of 2018, which provided that any newly established joint stock company or partnership limited by shares must centrally deposit their securities (mainly shares) with the Misr for Central Clearing, Depository and Registry (MCDR), prior to registering with the commercial register.