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Find out moreIn 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.
Al Tamimi & Company sponsored the first edition of the CDRC Vienna – the IBA-VIAC Mediation and Negotiation Competition, which took place on 1-4 July 2015. The competition was described as a ‘platform to build skills, experience and brilliance in this field and to exchange, learn and grow with the stars of the world of Consensual Dispute Resolution’. This was facilitated through expert feedback from top mediators and negotiators who also provided invaluable training. The events also served as a great networking opportunity for its participants.
Laila El Shentenawi, Senior Associate was invited to co-train with CEDR the competition participants on effective negotiations following which she acted as an expert assessor for the competition and was in the good company of other distinguished assessors, such as Mr. Mauro Rubino- Sammartano, Mr. Joe Tirado, Mr.. Jil Ahdab, Mr. Jawad Sarwana, Mr. Micheal Mcilwarth and Prof. Peter J. McGovern. 16 teams partook in the competition which was based on the 2015 Willem C. Vis Moot Problem. The winners were the students from Saint Joseph University’s team, Lebanon.
Sponsoring the competition is testament of Al Tamimi & Company’s commitment to mediation and alternative dispute resolution and the arbitration community and its support of young talent in the field.
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