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Assignment of rights in the financial industry

Gaby Samir El Hakim, Maha Alkhabbaz and Hesham Bucheeri of NBB explore the critical role of an assignment of rights in the financial industry, highlighting its impact on risk mitigation, secured financing and liquidity enhancement. An...

Changing lanes

The confessions of a senior in-house counsel switching industries: Linda Mouaz’s candid perspective on navigating transitions, challenging sector-specific bias and advocating for hiring practices that prioritise adaptability and untapped potential over experience. After almost a decade...

Unpacking corporate governance in KSA – Part 2

Edoardo Betto of ZH Partners and Ellen Ray of Hourani & Partners delve into disclosure and enforcement mechanisms, with emphasis on the pivotal role of lawyers in ensuring compliance and protecting shareholder interests. In Part 1...

UAE’s evolving merger control

Chris Williams and Amelia Bowring of Bracewell highlight considerations for M&A practices in light of the UAE’s changes to its merger control landscape. The shift demands strategic reassessment from dealmakers navigating regulatory complexities under the new...

Tried and tested

Dino Wilkinson of Baker McKenzie shares his perspective on the increasing use and importance of privacy certification schemes and how they are being adopted to emerging privacy regimes of the Middle East. In many industry sectors,...

ESG drives trust & growth

ESG standards have evolved into a global reporting framework, ensuring ethical investments and holding companies accountable for sustainable practices, operational transparency and higher ethical behaviour standards, writes Sebina Noreen Malik. Initially originating within the financial sector,...

Calculating Fee for Legal Service by AI

Dr. Omar S I Abasheikh, senior legal counsel at Halcon Systems L.L.C., shares his perspective on understanding the complexities of determining fees for legal services performed using AI and the implications for legal professionals and clients...

The power trio

Ben Cockram of Major, Lindsey & Africa discusses the convergence of Legal, Compliance and Government Affairs in the era of chaos, highlighting the strategic integration needed to navigate complex regulatory landscapes and geopolitical challenges. In the...

Unpacking corporate governance in KSA – Part 1

Shareholder rights and management responsibilities: Edoardo Betto and Hadeel Badhris of ZH Partners and Ellen Ray and Azizah Altimimi of Hourani & Partners explore how Saudi Arabia has advanced its corporate governance standards to protect shareholder...

Navigating lease renewals in KSA

Austin Judson of CMS shares insights for companies leasing in Saudi Arabia, along with strategies to overcome challenges in lease renewals and negotiations. In England, and some other jurisdictions around the world, commercial tenants are accustomed...

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