Shareholder rights and management responsibilities: Edoardo Betto and Hadeel Badhris of ZH Partners and Ellen Ray and Azizah Altimimi of Hourani & Partners explore how Saudi Arabia has advanced its corporate governance standards to protect shareholder...
Austin Judson of CMS shares insights for companies leasing in Saudi Arabia, along with strategies to overcome challenges in lease renewals and negotiations. In England, and some other jurisdictions around the world, commercial tenants are accustomed...
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit reversed a 2023 decision, confirming the enforceability of DIFC-LCIA arbitration clauses despite the dissolution of the DIFC-LCIA. A commentary by Baker McKenzie. In a recent decision...
Saad Al Doseri and Noor Fathalla of Al Doseri Law talks the new amendments to Bahrain’s Penal Code, broadening the definition of theft to address the rising concerns about cybercrime and modern electronic device theft. The...
Rebecca Ford of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius delves into the 2025 employment frameworks for KSA and ADGM, highlighting enhanced employment rights and obligations, and their alignment with global standards. The start of 2025 will keep Middle...
Simon Shooter of Bird & Bird dispels cybersecurity cost myths, highlighting that significant security can be achieved affordably with practical, low-cost steps for businesses to enhance cyber resilience. Many businesses are deterred from addressing cybersecurity by...
In 2025, the UAE’s arbitration landscape for construction disputes faces challenges in data management, inefficiencies and sustainability. Shannon Ng of Opus2 delves into these issues, showcasing how technological advancements are providing transformative solutions for all stakeholders...
Elhassan Abdelrazek, partner at NHB Legal, explores key legal insights in management remuneration for UAE onshore Limited Liability Companies. He takes a closer look at the evolving landscape and its implications for companies and their leadership....
Jenner & Block examines how European ESG developments impact companies in the Middle East and underscores the necessity for effective ESG risk management. Companies around the world are facing increasing pressure to address “ESG” (Environmental, Social...
Justin Whelan of HFW discusses the evolving personal data protection legislation across GCC jurisdictions and how companies must adopt a tailored approach to navigate the complexities and ensure compliance in each unique jurisdiction. In recent years,...
