Treaty-driven growth
Clyde & Co takes a closer look at strategic advantages of investment in the UAE and how businesses can leverage CEPAs, BITs and DTTs amid shifting global trade dynamics. Global trade has faced sustained turbulence over...
- Kennedys appoints new CIO to drive global tech strategy
- Kirkland advises King Salman Park Foundation on USD3.8bn development
- Pinsent Masons enters joint venture with China Commercial Law Firm
- Harneys hires new partner to strengthen Dubai litigation and insolvency practice
- Gateley Middle East appoints Alim Khamis as head of disputes
- Gibson Dunn hires leading M&A partner Waleed Rasrommani in Riyadh
- Phillip Sacks rejoins Dechert as partner to strengthen Dubai offering
Opinions
Substance or bust?
Dr. Constantin Frank-Fahle, Marcel Trost and Varun Chablani analyse what India’s Tiger Global ruling means for global investment structures as it signals a fundamental shift in how tax authorities worldwide will scrutinise cross-border investment structures. Corporate structures...
The ‘spider effect’ of sanctions in 2026
Geopolitical volatility is reshaping sanctions exposure for global businesses this year. Stacy Keen of Pinsent Masons outlines the key regimes, risk indicators and practical steps companies should take to strengthen compliance and protect commercial operations. Escalating...
Fly-In Fly-Out operations in KSA
As Saudi Arabia accelerates under Vision 2030, the FIFO model has become a staple for regional consultants, yet it carries significant tax, licensing and compliance risks that demand careful planning, writes Dr. Constantin Frank-Fahle and Marcel...
VARA powers digital finance
Nora Al Muhamad and Ammarah Shamim of Gateley Middle East talk about VARA and the future of virtual assets in the UAE and how regulatory clarity is driving market confidence in the country. Dubai has emerged...
Artificial Intelligence in Saudi Courts
Fahad S. Alieyari talks about how Saudi Arabia’s courts are integrating artificial intelligence by balancing innovation with strict ethical and legal safeguards to enhance efficiency. Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping judicial systems around the world,...
UK Will reforms & litigation
Charisse Crawford of Trowers & Hamlins explores the impact of new developments on UAE residents with British assets, and the challenges of modernising inheritance law in England and Wales. It is not uncommon for assets owned...
UAE – India’s second home for arbitration?
India-UAE trade flourishes, but there is a gap in legal reciprocity for UAE-seated arbitration awards. Sachin Kerur and Alison Eslick of Reed Smith urge India to recognise the UAE as a reciprocal territory for enforcement. India...
Balancing innovation & risk
Ruby Hamid of Ashurst examines the use of AI in Investigations. Building on decades of e-discovery experience, AI is providing new tools and techniques to save time and reduce costs. The rise of generative AI has...
Music meets IP Rights
There’s no doubt that intellectual property protections empower creators, drive innovation and shape a fairer, more vibrant global music industry. Althea Edwina Rozario explores how music and IP are deeply intertwined. Almost everyone connects with music,...
