The new law takes a strong step towards establishing an internationally recognised arbitration regime in Bahrain. Almoayed Chambers elaborates. The Kingdom of Bahrain issued Law No. 9/2015, promulgating the new Arbitration Law (the “Law”) as an...
Phil O'Riordan and Naji Hawayek provide an insight into the main findings of Clyde & Co's Middle East Deal Study 2015. In June 2015, Clyde & Co LLP released its Middle East Deal Study 2015 (the...
As the enactment of UAE’s new insolvency law draws closer to reality, TLA takes a look at the most notable features of the long-awaited regime. The Current UAE Insolvency Regime: The Need for Modernisation Essential to...
The recent financial close of the first solar independent power project (IPP) in Dubai and the solar and wind programmes in Jordan, Morocco and Egypt are signs that the renewable sector is finally starting to play...
Simone Del Nevo talks about deleveraging the capital structure of Bahraini banks in the wake of Basel III capital rules. The phased implementation of Basel III and the increased capitalisation requirements will likely induce major changes in...
As the GCC continues dialogue on introducing Value Added Tax in the region, is the United Arab Emirates prepared to cushion its impact? An analysis by Ian Anderson of Pinsent Masons. In 1775 Paul Revere rode...
Nicola Packer and Jamie Ryder highlight the key provisions that need to be included in a well-drafted host broadcast agreement. The sale of broadcast and media rights is not a new phenomenon but in the digital...
Philip Dowsett of Morgan Lewis analyses the DIFC’s attempts to build a leading Funds centre in Dubai. Dubai has undoubtedly established itself as the Middle East’s business hub. Although it is home to a multitude of...
Abdullah Alharoun of ICB shares his thoughts on Kuwait’s new environment legislation and on how it serves as a building block to environmental protection. In a region where the only carbon trading taking place is actual...
The new regulations for Oman public companies are pragmatic, modern and forward looking. Charles Schofield of Addleshaw Goddard analyses the new draft codes. Oman's Capital Market Authority (CMA) has recently released a new draft code of...
