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Find out moreThe final Law Update of 2022 is here, and it’s packed full of articles. The double edition features two focus areas, first is a spotlight on Energy and Resources and second we feature a collection of articles on Transport and Logistics. The developments occurring in these sectors in the MENA region are unprecedented and our lawyers cover vast themes for you.
The Energy and Resources focus features topics such as diversifying energy resources, solar PV, mining in the Middle East, renewable energy and green hydrogen. From a transport perspective, we draw attention to the Bahrain metro project, discuss the challenges and remedies associated with the repossession of an aircraft, and there is advice on what to consider should a party vary the terms of a shipping contract.
This edition navigates you through updates from across jurisdictions such as, Oman, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iraq, Qatar, and the UAE. Each article is timely and provides insights into legal issues and cases that are affecting these sectors across the region.
Read the full editionMalcolm is a senior, England & Wales admitted lawyer who trained with Simmons & Simmons in London and qualified in 2004. Malcolm speaks fluent Arabic and has extensive experience of working with written Arabic in a legal context.
Malcolm worked in both the UAE and Oman. He has been in the region from 2005 and has experience in international firms including Dentons and Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle. Malcolm also has significant experience working in-house, as regional counsel for firms including Western Union, International Petroleum Investment Company (IPIC) and Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank.
He has a wealth of regional experience advising on a broad range of corporate, commercial and financial matters, both in the context of international transactions and of local matters subject to UAE and Oman law.
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2002 – Legal Practice Course, Nottingham Law School
1995 – MA Hons, Arabic University of Edinburgh
2004 – Solicitor, England & Wales
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