UAE’s Cybercrime Law
Hesham El-Samra of Taylor Wessing outlines the key aspects of the Law that came into effect last year, requiring companies to have more robust processes in place to ensure cyber safety and digital security. On November...
- Charles Russell Speechlys opens New York office and launches Connecticut practice
- Gowling WLG strengthens Middle East IP practice with James Dunne appointment
- TLA advises Beehive on majority investment in Themar Al Aamal Commercial Company
- Dentons advises NEMA Education on landmark UAE expansion partnership with Epsom College
- Linklaters acts on OMIFCO’s USD2.7 billion IPO on Muscat Stock Exchange
- Dentons supports Zenobē on landmark Coalburn battery storage project
- Baker Botts advises on Amlak’s Shari’ah‑compliant portfolio sale to Saudi National Bank
Features
Astalia vs Octavia
A case focus on the high profile cross-border legal feud between Astalia Investment Limited and Octavia Limited. A commentary on the pivotal outcome by Asim Ahmed and Hadiel Hussien of BSA. International law outlines the criteria...
Seller beware
Bracewell’s Chris Williams and Amelia Bowring talk about the impact of new executive regulations under the UAE’s Consumer Protection Law. Significant changes to consumer protection legislation in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) took effect on October...
AI at work: Unlocking potential…or Pandora’s Box?
Emily Aryeetey of Stephenson Harwood Middle East talks about the impact of generative AI in the workplace and how employers can take on a proactive approach to regulate its use by designing effective policies. In the...
KSA’s new Civil Transactions Law
A landmark in the Saudi Arabia’s legislative history, the new Law will have a significant impact on contractual relationships and obligations in the Kingdom. Hourani & Partners offers commentary on the main principles of the Law....
A thriving ecosystem
Gaby El Hakim of NBB shares his thoughts on Bahrain’s current business and legal landscape, highlighting the latest legislative developments and key changes to the regulatory environment. As a hub for development and growth within the...
KSA’s new & updated PDPL
DLA Piper offers commentary on KSA’s new Data Protection Law that comes into effect in September 2023, highlighting the amendments, possible exceptions and key considerations for businesses in the Kingdom. The original Saudi Arabian Personal Data...
The multi-sector fuel dilemma
Andrej Kormuth and Shane Jaftha of Bracewell share their thoughts on the appropriate structuring approach to renewables, highlighting the impact of the reliability of supply issue, energy storage and policy on fuel. Confusion persists among industry...
Intuitive transformation
the Oath talks to Holly Gavaghan, head of arbitration, and Roopal Patel, head of hearings, at Opus 2. They share their insight on how law firms and in-house teams should turn to tech for improved agility,...
Countering financial crime – A proactive stance
Norton Rose Fulbright explores to what extent the UK and UAE cooperate on financial crime investigations considering the 2008 MLA Treaty and other developments, and the impact on businesses. In recent years, the UAE has transformed...
