Chris Williams and Amelia Bowring of Bracewell highlight considerations for M&A practices in light of the UAE’s changes to its merger control landscape. The shift demands strategic reassessment from dealmakers navigating regulatory complexities under the new...
Dino Wilkinson of Baker McKenzie shares his perspective on the increasing use and importance of privacy certification schemes and how they are being adopted to emerging privacy regimes of the Middle East. In many industry sectors,...
ESG standards have evolved into a global reporting framework, ensuring ethical investments and holding companies accountable for sustainable practices, operational transparency and higher ethical behaviour standards, writes Sebina Noreen Malik. Initially originating within the financial sector,...
Dr. Omar S I Abasheikh, senior legal counsel at Halcon Systems L.L.C., shares his perspective on understanding the complexities of determining fees for legal services performed using AI and the implications for legal professionals and clients...
Ben Cockram of Major, Lindsey & Africa discusses the convergence of Legal, Compliance and Government Affairs in the era of chaos, highlighting the strategic integration needed to navigate complex regulatory landscapes and geopolitical challenges. In the...
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...
