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Find out moreWelcome to this edition of Law Update, where we focus on the ever-evolving landscape of financial services regulation across the region. As the financial markets in the region continue to grow and diversify, this issue provides timely insights into the key regulatory developments shaping banking, investment, insolvency, and emerging technologies.
2025 is set to be a game-changer for the MENA region, with legal and regulatory shifts from 2024 continuing to reshape its economic landscape. Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, Iraq, Qatar, and Bahrain are all implementing groundbreaking reforms in sustainable financing, investment laws, labor regulations, and dispute resolution. As the region positions itself for deeper global integration, businesses must adapt to a rapidly evolving legal environment.
Our Eyes on 2025 publication provides essential insights and practical guidance on the key legal updates shaping the year ahead—equipping you with the knowledge to stay ahead in this dynamic market.
When producing a podcast, or using one to promote your brand, it is important to be clear on the legal pitfalls from start to finish. Ensuring IP is cleared and content is acceptable are two major ones.
Read MoreParties and arbitrators alike should be aware of the differences stated in this article between the OAC Rules and the rules of other jurisdictions or conducting arbitral proceedings in accordance with such.
Read Moreby Hani Al Naddaf / Aiman Singh Kler
Recently on the 4th of April 2022 Qatar’s Law No. 21 of 2021 Establishing the Investment and Commerce Court (“the new law”) came into force. In this article, we set out a summary of the key provisions and also discuss the significance of the new law.
Read Moreby Jawad Khalaf
Maritime collision raises many legal issues from several different angles Therefore, to avoid the differing provisions of legislations in each country, it is necessary that countries cooperate to agree on the provisions related to collision and determine the liability for losses and compensation. This article explains the provisions that determine the civil liability for maritime collisions in accordance with Iraqi laws under international conventions.
Read Moreby Khaled Gamaleldeen / Mohamed El Kholy
This judgment has special significance given that it was issued by the General Assembly. It provides importance guidance on how Law No. 13 of 2008 is to apply in relation to off-plan sale of units, which we summaries as follows..
Read MoreService of the statement of claim is an essential step by the claimant in commencing proceedings in the UAE, considering that proper legal notice establishes the defendant’s knowledge of the claimant’s action.
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