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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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Maysa Sleiman
Associate
Biography
Maysa is an Associate based in our Qatar office, who is a member of the Dispute Resolution team.
As a qualified attorney at law registered at the Beirut Bar Association since 2015, she has extensive experience in litigation, legal research, and contracts. Her focus has been on handling construction disputes in Qatar, and she has represented and advised various clients, including banks, construction JVs, holding companies, and tech firms. She holds an LLM degree in European Law with double specializations in Arbitration and International Investments.
Maysa has been listed in Legal 500 Private Practice Powerlist – Arbitration | Middle East
Recent Experience
- Recently participated in arbitration for a banking-fintech dispute, a multi-million-dollar case before QICCA between an international bank and an international fintech company.
- Assessed and advised several top-notch construction companies on claims before ICC and QICCA.
- Handled an extensive number of litigation proceedings, including assessing, reviewing documents, and drafting memos for courts for multi-complex construction claims.
- Advised joint ventures (JVs) on matters related to major projects in Qatar, such as Doha Metro, Sidra Medical & Research Center, Salwa Road North Relief, and Hamad International Airport Expansion projects.
- Drafted various types of contracts to set out and facilitate commercial relations, project management , legal compliance, employment matters, and settlement of disputes.
Language(s)
- English
- Arabic
Education
- 2019 – LLM, Europa Institut, Universität de Saarlandes, Germany.
- 2015 – Qualified Lawyer, Beirut Bar Association
- 2014 – LLB, Université La Sagesse, Lebanon
Practice(s)
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