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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
Gulsun is a UK-qualified lawyer within the Corporate Structuring department in the Dubai office. She advises on corporate matters including local and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, company incorporations, restructuring and liquidations.
Her expertise includes carrying out corporate due diligence, pre-closing restructuring and post-closing implementation, providing structuring and restructuring advice, negotiation and drafting constitutional documents for company establishments and shareholder agreements. She is also specialised in foreign direct investment projects and advises clients on the process, regulatory and compliance requirements.
She is a member of the Al Tamimi Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practice.
Prior to joining Al Tamimi, Gulsun worked for 3 years in the contracts and legal department of a very well-known construction company; handling mostly construction claims and construction disputes.
She was particularly involved in providing legal opinions and advice in relation to the UAE Law, in the fields of construction law, civil law and commercial law. She was also involved in arbitral proceedings, drafting submissions and witness statements.
Recent Experience
- Advised a global company for restructuring matter in the UAE.
- Drafted constitutional documents for company establishments in mainland and various free zones including DIFC, DMCC, JAFZA, DAFZA, DWTC.
- Advised a clinical and environmental consultancy group on implementing the optimal corporate structures to acquire assets and business of a group of entities in the UAE.
- Advised a multinational company on the cross-border acquisitions of six entities in the UAE.
- Assisted in a very high profile client’s corporate family business in relation to a sale and purchase agreement.
Language(s)
- Arabic
- English
- Turkish
Education
Legal Practice Course, Staffordshire University
Graduate Diploma in Law, BPP University
Bachelor of Economics – Double Major Law, TOBB University of Economics and Technology
Admission
Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England & Wales
Practice(s)
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