Hussain Mahdi of EDB Bahrain, along with Gaby Samir El Hakim and Maha Alkhabbaz of the National Bank of Bahrain offer a legal overview of Bahrain’s evolving trusts framework. Trusts are powerful tools for managing wealth...
In the UAE’s dynamic tech landscape, founders must master term sheet negotiations to secure investment and protect their vision. Gail Pereira and Tanvi Ahuja of Karm Legal Consultants talk about what to include in a term...
Is your family business ready for the next generation? Nora AlMuhamad and Norlisa Hanlon Rosslee highlight four considerations when navigating succession planning in the Middle East. In the Middle East, family businesses form the backbone of...
Charlotte Bijlani and Amir Mahdavi of WFW highlight the key reforms and practical implications of the UK’s New Arbitration Act 2025. On August1, 2025, the Arbitration Act 2025 (the “2025 Act”) came into force, marking the...
Walkers explores the drivers, practical steps and key considerations for corporate migration between the Cayman Islands, BVI, ADGM and DIFC, as the Middle East market dynamics rapidly evolve. A migration (also known as a re-domiciliation or...
Charles Russell Speechlys explores how Qatar’s evolving corporate governance framework fosters transparency and long-term growth across sectors, in line with the country’s national ambitions for sustainable economic development. Corporate governance encompasses the systems, principles, and processes...
As arbitration embraces digital transformation, lawyers must master advanced tools for eDiscovery, document management and virtual hearings. Dev Chopra of Flosmart Solutions explores key technologies, addresses common concerns and offers practical guidance for effective adoption. In...
Saudi Arabia’s sweeping legal reforms and investment in arbitration infrastructure are positioning Riyadh as a rising international hub for commercial dispute resolution. A commentary by Pillsbury and AlArfaj & Partners. Saudi Arabia is in the midst...
A UAE court ruling confirms that statements made during settlement discussions are without prejudice and are not admissible as evidence in legal proceedings, to protect the principle of fair negotiation. An analysis of the impact of...
Ksenia Andreeva and Karolina Lewicki talk about how Saudi Arabia’s data protection regime is entering a new phase as proposed amendments to the PDPL offer clearer compliance guidance, stricter consent rules and expanded oversight. The Kingdom...
