UK firm Allen & Overy is advising on one of the first true acquisition financings in the UAE. Albert Abela Corp, a company specializing in services such as in-flight and hotel catering, is to buy Unilever's African & Eastern Group. Unilever's operations include liquor outlets which supply licensed purchasers, hotels and the airport Duty Free. There are less than 10 licenses to operate such suppliers in the UAE.
February 01 2000