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Transport, Energy & Revolving Synergy
The 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.
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A complete spectrum of legal services across jurisdictions in the Middle East & North Africa.
Xavier Solanes
Senior Associate
Biography
Xavier is a lawyer qualified in Spain, with over 5 years of international tax experience. Prior to joining Al Tamimi in 2017, he worked for more than four years at leading Spanish firm Cuatrecasas.
Xavier has advised a wide-range of clients including financial institutions, large multinationals, family offices and local companies in Spain.
Xavier specialises in advising on international tax structuring and tax aspects of cross border M&A and investments, real estate transactions, as well as providing ongoing advice on Corporate Income Tax and VAT consolidated groups.
He has in-depth knowledge and expertise across all taxes including corporate and personal income tax, VAT, withholding taxes and double taxation treaties, in a wide range of industry sectors.
Recent Experience
- Implementing and advising on VAT implications for GCC and foreign clients across the region.
- Advising on income tax and on withholding tax implications across the region for local and foreign clients.
- Advising on VAT implications for financial institutions across the GCC.
- Carrying on tax due diligences in the UAE and in KSA, advising on structuring and M&A transactions and support documentation.
- Advising on custom duties in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
- Providing tax advice to banks based in the GCC in connection with the issue of shares and sukuk.
- Drafting requests for clarification to the UAE Federal Tax Authority.
- Assisting clients against tax authorities’ decisions and drafting appeals and applications for reconsideration.
Language(s)
- English
- Spanish
- Catalan
- French
Education
2017 – Postgraduate diploma in International Taxation, ESADE
2014 – LLM, Tax advisory and tax planning, UIC Barcelona
2012 – LLB, Universitat Pompeu Fabra
Admission
2013 – Attorney-at-law Barcelona Bar, Spain
Practice(s)
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