A measured shift
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...
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Features
Aligning structure with strategy
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...
Qatar’s corporate compass
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...
Harnessing technology in international arbitration
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 arbitration goes global
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...
Settlement Negotiations Without Prejudice
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...
Saudi privacy rules evolve
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...
Corporate mergers in the Middle East
A commentary by Clyde & Co on legal frameworks and strategic insights of mergers in the UAE, KSA and Qatar for enhancing market expansion and operational efficiency. A corporate merger occurs when two or more companies...
Renewables rise in the Middle East
Oliver Irwin, Andrej Kormuth and Thomas Howard of Bracewell explore the region’s accelerating renewable energy transformation, driven by vast solar and wind potential, rising electricity demand and global decarbonisation goals. The Middle East is often considered...
Private markets on the move
A&O Shearman’s latest report focuses on global trends and spotlights the Middle East’s accelerating role in shaping the future of private credit and alternative investments across various sectors. As private markets surge toward an estimated USD29...
