- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises on DKSH’s acquisition of NewBridge Pharmaceuticals
- Winston Taylor appoints Abdullah Mutawi as co-chair of global venture capital practice
- Gibson Dunn advises on MNT‑Halan Egyptian Exchange IPO
- Habib Al Mulla and Partners expands Asian network with new China presence
- King & Spalding advises Vision International Investment Company on refinancing with The Saudi National Bank
- Ashurst Perkins Coie expands US presence with Houston launch and partner hires
- BCLP advises Skyports Infrastructure on landmark Vertiport network agreement in RAK
Top Stories
The UAE’s new AI and Data AuthorityBusinesses should prepare for a more coordinated regulatory landscape by strengthening AI governance, privacy compliance, vendor oversight and accountability before detailed rules emerge, writes Ksenia Andreeva and Shamma Biny Sied of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius. The establishment...
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Qatar’s workplace regulation resetEmployers in Qatar should brace for a more regulated and actively enforced employment environment following recent labour law amendments, according to Luke Tapp and Sarah Khasawneh of Pinsent Masons. Employers in Qatar face a significantly more robust...
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Saudi Arabia – A rising arbitral seatNew SCCA data suggests Saudi Arabia’s arbitration framework is maturing, with courts increasingly upholding awards and legislative reform aligning the Kingdom with global standards. An analysis by Antonia Birt, partner at Reed Smith. Ask any arbitration lawyer...
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Negotiating with algorithmsContract automation is shifting from support tool to negotiating force, raising a central governance question: Who is accountable when AI shapes the terms? Kellie Blyth of Addleshaw Goddard shares her insights. Artificial intelligence is rapidly moving from...
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I agreed, but did I consent?As AI agents increasingly act on behalf of consumers, UAE’s Personal Data Protection Law must confront what meaningful consent really means in agentic commerce. This article has been authored by Vaibhavi Tadwalkar, with guidance and contributions from...
Middle East & International News
Abdullah Mutawi has been appointed co-chair of Winston Taylor’s Global Emerging Companies & Venture Capital Practice....
Habib Al Mulla and Partners have established a presence in Shanghai, to be the first Arab...
Ashurst Perkins Coie has announced that Thomas (Tom) Tomlinson has joined the firm’s Projects, Energy, Environment...
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts have begun issuing court documents that recipients can verify...
To accommodate its ongoing growth, Baker Botts LLP has relocated its Riyadh office to a larger,...
BonelliErede has relocated its Milan operations to a new headquarters at Via Fatebenesorelle 1, bringing together...
Features
Letizia Santin of BonelliErede examines how the New UAE Civil Code reshapes construction arbitration, clarifying hardship, termination, liquidated damages and...
The UAE’s new AI and Data AuthorityBusinesses should prepare for a more coordinated regulatory landscape by strengthening AI governance, privacy compliance, vendor oversight and accountability before...
Opinions
Dr. Constantin Frank-Fahle, Marcel Trost, and Varun Chablani explore the United Arab Emirates’ economic substance requirements, highlighting recent Federal Tax...
Saudi Arabia – A rising arbitral seatNew SCCA data suggests Saudi Arabia’s arbitration framework is maturing, with courts increasingly upholding awards and legislative reform aligning the...
Legal Deals
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has advised DKSH, a leading provider of market expansion services, on its acquisition of NewBridge Pharmaceuticals,...
Gibson Dunn advises on MNT‑Halan Egyptian Exchange IPOGibson Dunn advised MNT Tech Holding for Financial Investments S.A.E. (MNT-Halan) and the selling shareholder, MNT Investments B.V., in connection...
Interviews
In-House Insights
NBB takes a closer look at Bahrain’s new Secured Transactions Law that is...
Private Eye
Amr Bajamal, partner at NHB Legal and founder of B Legal...
Movers & Shakers
Abdullah Mutawi has been appointed co-chair of Winston Taylor’s Global Emerging Companies & Venture Capital Practice. In addition to this role, he serves as chair of the firm’s Transactional Practice in the MENA region. He leads a team of 12 dedicated lawyers, providing the full spectrum of M&A, private equity,...
Movers & Shakers
White & Case LLP has promoted 47 lawyers to its partnership, effective January 1, 2027. The new partner class spans 13 practices across 21 offices in 13 countries, reflecting the global reach of the firm. The promotions also demonstrate how White & Case is disproportionately investing in its US capabilities...
Movers & Shakers
Gowling WLG has announced the appointment of Fiona Robertson as counsel to lead the firm’s Media, Entertainment and Sports practice for the Middle East. Robertson brings over 30 years of experience advising on legal, regulatory, governance, anti-piracy and content protection matters within the media and entertainment sectors including 18 years...
Middle East Events
November 2026
The Oath Middle East Legal Awards 2026 - 11th Edition (TOLA 2026)
26 November 2026
In pursuit of legal excellence...
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