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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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Clive DSouza
Associate
Biography
Clive joined Al Tamimi & Company as an intern in the year 2019 and joined our Corporate & Commercial department in Abu Dhabi full time as a paralegal in the year 2021. Clive primarily works in assisting the lawyers with Regulatory, Healthcare and Life Sciences team in the UAE and across the wider region.
Clive assists lawyers on the Regulatory, Healthcare and Life Sciences team deal with matters that involve both foreign and local private and government clients. Matters that Clive has worked on include the regulatory compliance of products being imported into the region with local and internationally approved standards and assisting all stakeholders within the healthcare sector in the region to comply with the UAE healthcare law, circulars, policies, guidance and standards, set by the federal and emirate level government departments and sector regulatory bodies.
Recent Experience
- Assisting on the process of initiating a product recall campaign in the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and KSA. for a major smartwatch manufacturer in the UAE.
- Assisting on advising various FMCG companies on matters related to product registration and standards implemented by the UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology.
- Assisting a major Abu Dhabi hospital client in the creation of a legal update register of all the federal and emirate level laws, regulations, policies and circulars that would impact their business within the UAE.
- Assisting a major automotive company in understanding the regional laws and regulations with regard to the local vehicle safety and emissions standards.
- Assisting in advising major global corporations operating in the UAE in relation to COVID–19 restrictions and the latest data protection requirements.
- Assisting on advising major global pharmaceutical companies on legislative compliance, promotional advertising and marketing requirements.
- Assisting in advising private investors on the Environment, Health, Safety and procurement laws in relation to acquisitions in the UAE.
Language(s)
- English & Hindi
Education
- 2019 – Bachelor of Law and Bachelor of Business Administration, Symbiosis Law School, Pune, India
Admission
- 2021 – Admitted to the Bar Council of India
Practice(s)
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