Aro Latif Omar

Africa & Asia

Connecting Continents, Shaping Law

This month, our focus turns to Africa and Asia, two regions reshaping global growth and investment. From Egypt’s ongoing legal and economic reforms and the strengthening of UAE–Moroccan relations, to the rise of Korean investment across the Middle East, this issue highlights the developments driving change across these markets.

We also explore the UAE’s role as a bridge between regions – a hub for private wealth management, dispute resolution, and cross-border collaboration, connecting businesses and investors across Africa and Asia. The articles in this edition offer practical insights into how these shifts are influencing trade, regulation, and market confidence across the wider region.

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Legal Updates in
Middle East & North Africa

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.

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Aro Latif Omar

Senior Associate

Biography

Aro Latif is a Senior Associate in the Corporate Commercial practice. He is based in Erbil and handles matters falling in the Kurdistan Region and Iraq.

Aro graduated from the American University of Iraq, Slemani in 2016 with a B.A. in International Studies and from the University of Leicester Law School in 2018 with an LLB. Following a year in the trainee lawyer role supporting his colleagues in a range of departments he successfully applied for an Associate position in the Spring of 2019.

Recent Experience

Advising on various IP matters, including Trademarks, Copyright, and registration procedures.
Advising on banking, fintech, and e-signature matters in Iraq.
Advising on data protection matters in Iraq.
Advising on public-private partnerships in Iraq, including in the energy sector.
Advising on health and safety regulatory developments in Iraq.
Drafting redrafting employment agreements.
Advising on various healthcare matters, including medical/pharmaceutical import/export.
Advising on environmental matters in Iraq, including in the energy sector.
Advising media and entertainment clients (on data protection, content moderation, etc.).
Advising on commercial agency laws and regulations in Iraq.
Advising on various telecommunication matters in Iraq.
Advising on various consumer protection related matters including product labelling, promotional campaigns, and product liability.