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- Hadef & Partners unveils new brand identity
- Baker McKenzie advises Sunset Hospitality Group
- Gordon Brothers strengthens Middle East presence with Dubai launch
Top Stories
To stay or to go?Jenner & Block outlines considerations for crypto companies outside of the United States in the light of the country’s complex regulatory environment. The U.S. market presents a conundrum for crypto projects worldwide. The U.S. is home to...
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Leading the futureHiam Al Muhtadi, legal director, surveys the evolution of women’s rights in the United Arab Emirates focusing on legislative developments, policies and initiatives that are advancing empowerment of women. The United Arab Emirates (“UAE”) has made drastic...
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Greater stability, refined approachThe long-awaited Executive Regulation of the UAE Bankruptcy Law is now in force. Keith Hutchison and Sherif Maher of Clyde & Co discuss the key updates. Following the entry into force of Federal Decree Law No. 51...
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Bridging differencesPatrick Gearon and Georgia Fullarton of Charles Russell Speechlys offer a comparison of the common law versus civil law approach to disclosure in international arbitration. In any dispute resolution process evidence is a key factor, with contemporaneous documentation often...
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New Saudi digital content regulationsSaarah Badr of Bird & Bird talks about new licensing and registration requirements that local and international content platforms have to comply with in October 2024. Digital content platforms (including social media, video sharing, e-sports and gaming...
Middle East & International News
Ashurst has announced the continued expansion of its consultancy offering with the launch of Ashurst Risk...
Kennedys has appointed Meg Catalano as the firm’s global managing partner, effective November 1, 2024. Catalano...
Rushing to build: the “mega-disrupter” causing claims and disputes in over half of all Middle East...
Opus 2, the leading provider of integrated software and services for dispute resolution, has announced the...
As part of its ongoing investment in technology, PwC Legal Middle East has introduced a new...
Norton Rose Fulbright has formalised its new leadership structure to further enhance client service, promote cross-regional...
Features
Stephenson Harwood analyses the recent landmark decision by the DIFC Courts and its implications on existing arbitration agreements in the...
To stay or to go?Jenner & Block outlines considerations for crypto companies outside of the United States in the light of the country’s complex...
Opinions
A commentary featuring insights on the application of cyber insurance for organisations in the UAE and the MENA region from...
Leading the futureHiam Al Muhtadi, legal director, surveys the evolution of women’s rights in the United Arab Emirates focusing on legislative developments,...
Legal Deals
The financing of the utilities for the ground-breaking AMAALA tourism destination on the Red Sea in the Kingdom of Saudi...
CMS advises Bidzi on UAE launch, bringing digital M&A solutions to SMEsCMS has advised Bidzi, a pioneering digital platform offering an all-in-one M&A solution, on the launch of its innovative platform in the...
Interviews
In-House Insights
The Conscious Lawyer, authored by Kiran Scarr, inspires leaders to embrace growth mindset...
Private Eye
Stephenson Harwood talks to the Oath about maritime decarbonisation and its...
Movers & Shakers
Eversheds Sutherland announced that it has welcomed Musab Aljammaz as a new partner in Saudi Arabia. Based in the firm’s Riyadh office, Aljammaz brings extensive experience from his previous role as Head of the Legislation Office at the Ministry of Justice in Saudi Arabia. With a Master of Law from the...
Movers & Shakers
CMS announced the promotion of Andre Anthony to partner. In conjunction with his promotion, Anthony will be relocating from London to join the firm’s Tax practice in Dubai. Anthony is a leading member of the firm’s dedicated Middle East Tax Desk. A chartered accountant and solicitor, he advises corporate and...
Movers & Shakers
Kennedys has appointed Meg Catalano as the firm’s global managing partner, effective November 1, 2024. Catalano is currently the regional managing partner for the US and a member of the firm’s five-strong executive group, which is responsible for setting and implementing the strategic direction and business operations of the firm....
