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ESG roadmapping & arbitration

Somesh Tiwari and Luv Tripathi analyse the challenges of ESG roadmapping when it comes to arbitrating environmental disputes across jurisdictions, and offers solutions to enhance the effectiveness of such processes. The increasing complexity of environmental disputes,...

Determining the value

Amir Fardoun highlights the aspects involved in pre-acquisition company valuation in the United Arab Emirates – regulations, steps and valuation methods. As businesses seek growth opportunities, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have become a common strategy. However,...

The UAE’s New PPP Law

An in-depth look into the provisions of the law that regulates projects between the federal public sector and the private sector by David Moore, Iona Hunter and Sam Ridge of CMS. On December 1, 2023, in...

Environmental sustainability in Dubai

Rony Eid of Baker McKenzie sheds light on the recent decision regulating single-use products that is applicable to both sellers and consumers in the Emirate. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has constantly been a pioneer in...

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...

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