We are thrilled to announce that Lawyer Magazine has featured our recent milestone transaction and conducted an exclusive interview with our Managing Partner, Alex Saleh. This prestigious legal magazine spotlights GLA & Co’s exceptional accomplishment and the critical role we played in the
Jadwa’s Acquisition of a Stake in Gissah for Perfumes transaction.

Discover why this acquisition appealed to the buyers, positioning them strategically for Gissah’s IPO and offering growth opportunities in the dynamic fragrance market across multiple countries, through the short interview with Alex Saleh, as he shares insights into the transaction and the role played by our dedicated team. Learn how our team overcame significant commercial and regulatory challenges inherent in cross-border deals involving multiple jurisdictions, particularly Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, as he reveals a glimpse of our expertise, negotiation skills, and collaboration between our offices played a pivotal role in the success of this transaction.

This feature in Lawyer Magazine showcases our firm’s commitment to excellence, regional expertise, and our ability to overcome complex challenges in cross-border transactions. We are immensely proud of this achievement and look forward to continuing to provide outstanding legal services in the future.

To Check out the full magazine please visit:
Lawyer Monthly – https://www.lawyer-monthly.com/issues/2023/11/70/

About the Deal

GLA & Company was the exclusive legal counsel for sellers Bait Al Aseel and Mr. Bashar Al Ameer in the sale of a 35% stake in Gissah Perfumes Company to Jadwa Investment, a Saudi private equity firm. This transaction was a pivotal step in Gissah’s journey towards its planned initial public offering (IPO) and relocation to Saudi Arabia.