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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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Omar Al Azawe
Senior Counsel
Biography
Dr. Omar is a Senior Counsel in the Litigation and Legislative Drafting practices. He has over 20 years of experience in litigation, legislative drafting and representing clients in the UAE.
He graduated in 1997 from Baghdad University and after intensive training with the Iraqi Bar Association, he joined a leading law firm in Baghdad and became a Licensed lawyer to appear before all Iraqi Courts in 2002.
Dr. Omar has been working in the UAE since 2002 as a Legal Consultant. Before joining Al Tamimi, he worked as a Legal Consultant for many companies, investors and group of holding companies in Abu Dhabi.
Dr. Omar has extensive experience in the application of UAE legislation across all sectors, with particular experience in handling litigation matters relating to construction, real estate, and employment.
Dr. Omar also has experience in handling corporate commercial matters, including establishing and restructuring family companies, preparing memorandum of associations, shareholders agreements, and power of attorneys.
Dr. Omar has excellent research skills and spent many years as a Legal Researcher. He has published a number of books and research in comparative legal studies including Islamic Law. Dr. Omar received a “SCIENTIFIC EXCELLENCE” award form University of Sharjah for his doctoral study, and the thesis titled “Codification of Civil Transactions – A legal Study in Tort”.
Dr. Omar is a member of “Emirates Association for Lawyers and Legal” in Abu Dhabi & Iraqi Bar.
Recent Experience
- Participating in drafting of legal studies on UAE Legislation, preparation and drafting of laws and regulations as a member of legislative team, with the relevant governmental bodies and private sector.
- Providing clients with legislative amendments to the existing laws and regulations.
- Advising and representing companies and health entities in healthcare on disputes and working on litigation matters filed before the courts or arbitration tribunal.
- Advising government authorities, bodies and companies in administrative cases which involve pensions, civil services, legislative studies etc.
- Re-structuring holding companies, subsidiaries and drafting related agreements.
Thought Leadership
- Arabic
- English
Language(s)
- Arabic
- English
Education
2018 – Ph.D. in Private Law, Collage of Law University of Sharjah
2002 – Master of Private Law (LLM), Collage of Law, Baghdad University
1997 – Bachelors of Law, Baghdad University
Admission
2018 – Emirates Association for Lawyers and Legal, Abu Dhabi – UAE
1997 – Iraqi Bar Association
Practice(s)
Insights
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