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Mind that arbitration clause!

Beau McLaren of Simmons & Simmons offers an analysis of Dubai Cassation judgment on separability of arbitration clauses under UAE law. In a notable recent judgment, the Dubai Court of Cassation has provided guidance on the...

Navigating complex deal terms & fund flow

Adela Mues, Zahir Sabur and Tufayel Hussain of Reed Smith offer insight into some of the key considerations and strategies essential closing M&A Deals in the UAE. The UAE is booming. Across the seven Emirates (and...

The Evolution of Islamic Banking

Zaid Khonji and Maha Alkhabbaz of National Bank of Bahrain, and Elias Moubarak and Nicole Stewart of Trowers & Hamlins, take us through the latest developments that are shaping the Islamic Finance landscape of the GCC...

A real change?

Baker Botts analyses the new merger control thresholds in Saudi Arabia introduced by the GAC, highlighting the impact of the Competition Law on businesses in the Kingdom. On November 8, 2023, the Saudi Arabian General Authority...

Beyond COP28: The risk of inaction

Michael Watson, partner and head of climate and sustainability advisory at Pinsent Masons, talks about the challenges and opportunities of being a climate leader in 2024. The outcomes agreed at COP28 in Dubai will shape future...

The Middle East: A retrospective and forward-looking view

Morgan Lewis offers commentary on what lies ahead in the year 2024, highlighting trends, developments, challenges and opportunities that will impact the region. With global summits such as COP28 and the membership of the Kingdom of...

Transformative Labour Laws in 2023

Sara Khoja and Sarit Thomas of Clyde & Co shed light on the legislative developments of the past year that have contributed to shaping the employment landscape in the UAE, KSA, and Qatar. The year 2023...

Security for Costs – What is it and how do you get it?

A commentary by Patrick Gearon and John Olatunji of Charles Russell Speechlys on the specific circumstances under which security for costs can be granted and the common arguments used to resist such applications. Under many arbitral...

The rise of IPOs in the Gulf

James A. McDonald, Danny Tricot, Nayla Basma and Michelle H. Lee of Skadden offer commentary on the emerging trends and potential future directions of IPOs in the region. In recent times, the Gulf countries, most notably Saudi...

Power Horse vs Anorka

Fareya Azfar of Fareya Azfar Araoui LLP, analyses the implications of the Power Horse Energy GmbH v Anorka Food Industries LLC case on the traditional boundaries of corporate liability in UAE.  Abstract Recognised in nearly every...

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