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,...
Dr. Constantin Frank-Fahle and Marcel Trost of emltc examine the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s taxation system, focusing on the legal and tax implications of Virtual Service Permanent Establishments. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s (KSA) hybrid taxation...
Anwar El Khatib, chief legal counsel of Salik, talks about the UAE’s new Traffic Law and its impact on transforming road safety, business opportunities and industry dynamics. The United Arab Emirates is steering toward a new...
Stephenson Harwood analyses the recent landmark decision by the DIFC Courts and its implications on existing arbitration agreements in the light of Decree 34. In a landmark decision, the DIFC Court considered the impact of the...
Jenner & Block outlines considerations for crypto companies outside of the United States in the light of the country’s complex regulatory environment. The U.S. market presents a conundrum for crypto projects worldwide. The U.S. is home...
The long-awaited Executive Regulation of the UAE Bankruptcy Law is now in force. Keith Hutchison and Sherif Maher of Clyde & Co discuss the key updates. Following the entry into force of Federal Decree Law No....
Patrick Gearon and Georgia Fullarton of Charles Russell Speechlys offer a comparison of the common law versus civil law approach to disclosure in international arbitration. In any dispute resolution process evidence is a key factor, with contemporaneous documentation...
Saarah Badr of Bird & Bird talks about new licensing and registration requirements that local and international content platforms have to comply with in October 2024. Digital content platforms (including social media, video sharing, e-sports and...
Christiana O’Connell-Schizas of Baker McKenzie analyses the key amendments of the Saudi Labour Law that will impact all local employers in the Kingdom. Royal Decree M/44 dated 08/02/1446H (corresponding to August 12, 2024) and published in...
