Saudi Arabia has issued new and revised merger guidelines to enhance transparency and compliance, aligning with international standards and supporting the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals. A commentary by Baker Botts. The Saudi General Authority for Competition...
Gaby Samir El Hakim, Maha Alkhabbaz and Hesham Bucheeri of NBB explore the critical role of an assignment of rights in the financial industry, highlighting its impact on risk mitigation, secured financing and liquidity enhancement. An...
The confessions of a senior in-house counsel switching industries: Linda Mouaz’s candid perspective on navigating transitions, challenging sector-specific bias and advocating for hiring practices that prioritise adaptability and untapped potential over experience. After almost a decade...
Edoardo Betto of ZH Partners and Ellen Ray of Hourani & Partners delve into disclosure and enforcement mechanisms, with emphasis on the pivotal role of lawyers in ensuring compliance and protecting shareholder interests. In Part 1...
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...
