Herbert Smith Freehills analyses the effect of lower oil prices on financial stability and the key options available to reduce its impact. After years of high price stability, oil prices have tumbled since June 2014...
The new service establishes certainty for individuals on the distribution of assets in Dubai according to their Will. HE Abdul Aziz Abdulla Al Ghurair, chief justice Michael Hwang and Dr. Ibrahim Al Emam with other dignitaries...
Private equity investment is increasingly popular in the MENA region, with asset values expanding and investors taking bigger stakes. As a result, exit strategies by which investors realise their return on investment are of increasing interest....
Maples and Calder analyse the scope of margin loan financing in developing markets with a focus on using Cayman Islands Special Purpose Vehicles. One of the effects of the financial crisis has been the reduction of...
Tribonian Law Advisors explores the impact of the Law and Practice on Foreign Investments and Anti-Tasattur in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is among the top 35 largest recipients of...
Family businesses in the GCC form the backbone of the region’s economy. Generational change is inevitable, therefore planning ahead is pivotal to ensure unity and a smooth succession across generations. Fadi Hammadeh of Al Futtaim Group...
Raza Mithani and John Packer explore the factors that need to be considered with regard to performance bond calls in the UAE. Performance bonds are commonly required by employers from contractors as security to ensure that...
Habib Ullah of Taylor Wessing describes the challenges and pitfalls faced by lenders involved in real estate finance. Real estate finance is typically where a borrower is advanced a loan facility from a bank or financial institution...
Rasha Belbaisi and Noor Al Taraif of Zu’bi & Partners analyse the impact of new real estate development laws in Bahrain. Investor protection law The Bahrain Development Property Association has been working hard to improve the Kingdom’s...
Steven Bainbridge considers the legal considerations for a joint Abu Dhabi/Dubai Olympic bid. The International Olympic Committee recently passed a broad plan of reforms put forward by IOC President, Thomas Bach. “Agenda 2020”[1] amends the Olympic...
