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English Law: Keep calm and mind the precedent
In May Law Update’s edition, we examined the continued relevance of English law across MENA jurisdictions and why it remains a cornerstone of commercial transactions, dispute resolution, and cross-border deal structuring.
From the Dubai Court’s recognition of Without Prejudice communications to anti-sandbagging clauses, ESG, joint ventures, and the classification of warranties, our contributors explore how English legal concepts are being applied, interpreted, and adapted in a regional context.
With expert insight across sectors, including capital markets, corporate acquisitions, and estate planning, this issue underscores that familiarity with English law is no longer optional for businesses in MENA. It is essential.
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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Biography
Ayah is an England and Wales qualified lawyer within the Employment & Incentives practice. She has over 10 years of experience in private practice in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Following her qualification in 2021, Ayah has served a diverse range of clients in various sectors and across contentious and non-contentious matters. She is fluent in Arabic, English, and French which allows her to provide tailored advice to clients based in multiple jurisdictions. Ayah regularly advises on labour and employment laws in the UAE and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
In her previous roles, Ayah successfully prepared and submitted legal pleadings and achieved positive outcomes in defending businesses before the Abu Dhabi and Dubai courts.
Currently, Ayah focuses on non-litigious employment matters and advises on all aspects of business immigration law issues with a particular interest in workplace investigations.
Recent Experience
- Engage in settlement negotiations on behalf of a leading provider of industrial AI and enterprise software with senior executive employees in the UAE and KSA and draft settlement agreements
- Advise a telecommunications company in the UAE on dual employment risks and immigration considerations relating to the secondment of employees across countries in the MENA region
- Advise an Emerging Markets Asset Manager on the secondment of employees between their DIFC entity and an African jurisdiction. Review assignment agreements and global mobility policy.
- Advise clients incorporated within Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) on the changes put forward by the ADGM Employment Regulations 2024 and whistleblower framework. Reflect these changes within their terms of employment
- Lead a workplace harassment investigation on behalf of a multinational fast food chain and draft / implement new grievance and whistleblowing policies
Language(s)
- Arabic
- English
- French
Education
- 2021 – Legal Practice Course, The University of Law
- 2019 – Graduate Degree in Law, BPP University
- 2015 – Undergraduate degree (Hons.) in Law and Political Sciences, Paris Sorbonne University
Admission
- 2021 – Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales
Practice(s)
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