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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit reversed a 2023 decision, confirming the enforceability of DIFC-LCIA arbitration clauses despite the dissolution of the DIFC-LCIA. A commentary by Baker McKenzie. In a recent decision...
Saad Al Doseri and Noor Fathalla of Al Doseri Law talks the new amendments to Bahrain’s Penal Code, broadening the definition of theft to address the rising concerns about cybercrime and modern electronic device theft. The...
Rebecca Ford of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius delves into the 2025 employment frameworks for KSA and ADGM, highlighting enhanced employment rights and obligations, and their alignment with global standards. The start of 2025 will keep Middle...
Simon Shooter of Bird & Bird dispels cybersecurity cost myths, highlighting that significant security can be achieved affordably with practical, low-cost steps for businesses to enhance cyber resilience. Many businesses are deterred from addressing cybersecurity by...
In 2025, the UAE’s arbitration landscape for construction disputes faces challenges in data management, inefficiencies and sustainability. Shannon Ng of Opus2 delves into these issues, showcasing how technological advancements are providing transformative solutions for all stakeholders...
