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Greenwashing – What it is and how to avoid it

Nicholas Sharratt of Stephenson Harwood outlines the key issues to consider on greenwashing litigation risk, why it is important and top tips on making ESG claims and disclosures. With the increased focus on environmental, social and...

Is regional arbitration fit for purpose?

Reed Smith’s Michelle Nelson and Alison Eslick take a closer at the arbitration in the MENA and offer their thoughts on the success factors that are critical for a thriving regional offering. The world of arbitration...

Looking ahead to 2023 and beyond…

Rebecca Kelly and Ayman Khaleq of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius forecast emerging trends and developments in the Middle East, with a focus on financial services, technology and litigation. Hot on the heels of the Qatar World...

Driving UAE’s sustainable development

Essam Al Tamimi, chairman of Al Tamimi & Company, analyses the new Federal Decree-Law granting unlimited benefits to family companies. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has issued Federal Decree-Law No. 37 of 2022 on Family Companies...

The UAE and the Madrid System – How is it going so far?

As the one-year anniversary of the UAE having joined the Madrid System approaches, Saba Al Sultani and Alicia Ma of DLA Piper take a retrospective look at what has changed since the country’s accession to the...

A mindfulness practice for data processing

Jay Kesaria of Addleshaw Goddard highlights the importance of Data Protection Impact Assessment to identify and mitigate risks, and create a culture of data privacy within organisations. With virtually all businesses processing personal data in some...

Workforce wellbeing – A boardroom priority

Should supporting good mental health be on the boardroom agenda? There is certainly a strong business case for it to be so, writes Lisa Bryson of Eversheds Sutherland. The World Economic Forum has estimated that the...

Driving change in AML compliance

Stephenson Harwood takes a closer look at the enforcement action over AML failings by Wise Nuqud Ltd, sharing some of the key lessons and significance across the UAE and internationally. On August 25, 2022, the Financial...

Preparing for Oman’s PDPL

Martin Hayward and Alexandra Bertz of Pinsent Masons list 10 ways businesses can lay the groundwork to comply with the new legislation that will come into effect in 2023.  Businesses operating in Oman will be subject...

Construction contracts in Iraq

Nadeen Rashdan and Saif Hadi of Eversheds Sutherland discuss construction law and disputes in Iraq, with a focus on key contractor and employer obligations and rights. The construction industry growth rate in Iraq is increasing annually...

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