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...
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...
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...
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...
Watson Farley & Williams examines the legal and contractual complexities surrounding the Strait of Hormuz and offers guidance to shipping stakeholders on navigating war risks and deviation rights against escalating geopolitical tensions. The increase in geopolitical...
Workplace investigations in the UAE demand more than legal accuracy, they call for cultural insight and procedural integrity. Emma Noble and Lujain Assaf of Pinsent Masons unpack what employers need to know to stay compliant, fair...
An analysis by Kalantar Business Law Group on how the UAE is advancing its national carbon regulatory framework to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, and how leveraging insights from the EU’s experience can be useful for...
In a landmark ruling, the Qatar Financial Centre Court has formally recognised the confidentiality of settlement negotiations, aligning its approach with international best practices and reinforcing protections for parties seeking amicable dispute resolution within the QFC....
