Capital’s new corridor
Vinodh Kumar, resident partner of DSK Legal, examines how the India–UAE corridor is evolving into a strategic capital, trade and legal axis in an era of geopolitical realignment. One of the oldest rules in business remains...
- Squire Patton Boggs advises Arab Invest on 15 per cent stake acquisition in AKDITAL
- Marc Norman promoted to partner at Covington
- LexisNexis marks 16 years in MENA with launch of Lexis+ with Protégé
- Ashurst Perkins Coie expands investment funds practice with Abu Dhabi partner hire
- Richard Griffiths elected managing partner at Pinsent Masons
- Pinsent Masons names William Reichert head of Abu Dhabi office
- Clyde & Co advises Esyasoft on strategic acquisition of Correla
Opinions
Contracts in crisis
Subhojit Sadhu and Himanshu Chahar of CAM – Middle East review the legal principles governing the discharge of contractual obligations amid the ongoing West Asia war and the Strait of Hormuz blockade. The Strait of Hormuz...
Beyond arbitration: Real-world outcomes
While arbitration remains of central importance to resolving cross-border disputes, Ian Whitehurst, FCIArb of 33 Chancery Lane explains why high-risk, sanctions–exposed cases require a change in focus. Securing legal victory is increasingly no longer sufficient in...
What kind of person is your AI?
As AI agents gain discretion, organisations must assess trustworthiness, not just performance. Parker Hancock of Baker Botts examines model character and the new alignment ecosystem reshaping enterprise AI governance. When organisations hire employees for positions of...
Progress in practice
Yuen Phing Choo and Hannah Chima of Trowers & Hamlins on why diversity matters beyond International Women’s Day. They talk about how inclusion, allyship and transparent leadership build stronger, more diverse teams. International Women’s Day is...
Efficiency vs. fairness
Abubaker Karmustaji examines DIAC’s 2025 partnership with Jus Mundi, exploring how emerging AI research tools intersect with evidentiary integrity, procedural fairness and the practical pressures of expedited proceedings under Article 32. In June 2025, the Dubai...
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...
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...
