Middle East & International News

Middle East & International News

Clyde & Co’s Middle East Deal Study reveals new findings

Clyde & Co has released its 2019 Middle East Deal Study, which shows that both deal volumes and aggregate values have increased since 2017 despite relatively tougher market conditions: deal value is up 57 per cent to USD3.15...

Law firm highlights – October 2019

Clyde & Co has announced the appointment of Matthew Kelsall as its new chief executive officer (CEO) with effect from January 1, 2020. Kelsall replaces Peter Hasson, who will step down having been CEO since 2005....

ADGMAC publishes Arbitration Guidelines

The Guidelines offer parties best practice procedures to assist in bringing greater certainty and efficiency to the arbitral process. Abu Dhabi Global Market Arbitration Centre (ADGMAC) has launched a set of Arbitration Guidelines with unique and...

EMAC signs MoU with ADGMAC

The two centres have signed the MoU to advance arbitration and mediation services across the whole UAE maritime industry. The Abu Dhabi Global Market Arbitration Centre (ADGMAC) and Emirates Maritime Arbitration Centre (EMAC) have signed a...

New Securities Law is being considered in Oman

The Omani Government is considering a new Securities Law to help the securities market grow in the Sultanate. The draft is being reviewed by the Legal Affairs Ministry. It is expected to be approved and discussed...

Law firm highlights – August 2019

Berkeley Assets has signed a contract with DLA Piper which places the global business law firm in charge of the company’s legal matters as it expands into new markets. The new agreement builds on an already...

ADGM releases regulatory and governance regime for Robo-Advisors

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has issued its regulatory framework for Digital Investment Managers (also known as ‘robo-advisors’), operating in ADGM. Digital Investment Managers provide investment management services using...

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