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COP28 the catalyst for increased international investment in the Middle East?

In January 2023, the Financial Markets Committee of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) announced unified ESG metrics for regional listed companies, representing an important step towards standardising ESG disclosure across the Middle East.

External | November 23, 2023

Perspectives from Dubai Arbitration Week

Arbitrators, lawyers, academics and many more experts from around the world gathered in Dubai for Arbitration Week, to discuss some of the current issues and important topics in arbitration, and also looking ahead to 2024 at the opportunities and challenged faced by the arbitration community.

External | November 17, 2023

Aviation team recognised with triple award win at Airline Economics’ Middle East, Africa & Islamic Finance Aviation 100 Awards

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has been recognised for its work on three winning deals of the year by Airline Economics at its Middle East, Africa & Islamic Finance Aviation 100 Awards.

Press release - Recognition | September 26, 2023

Middle East Capital Markets Watch: DCM

Against the backdrop of continued growth and deepening of the GCC’s equity markets, as well as the tightening of lending criteria by many traditional commercial lenders post-COVID, convertible bonds and sukuk could provide corporates in the GCC region with an alternative source of funding in circumstances where other debt or equity financing options may not otherwise be possible.

Publication | September 21, 2023

The new DIFC Digital Economy Court: How are the latest technologies supporting parties?

The New DIFC Digital Economy Court is reflective of the changing legal landscape in which parties are now contracting, engaging and doing business, in the UAE, regionally and globally.

External | August 15, 2023

Landmark Saudi Civil Transactions Law sets a new milestone for legislative reform in the Kingdom

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has in recent history set about to introduce legislative reforms, with a view to increasing the efficiency of judicial institutions and court processes and to develop the uniform application of Saudi law by the courts.

Publication | July 31, 2023

M&A in the Middle East builds on active 2022

Proving its resilience and ability to weather political headwinds, the Middle East region saw a particularly active year for M&A during 2022, with several deal-makers citing pre-pandemic levels of activity.

Publication | January 13, 2023

Buy now pay later: Regulation Around the World

Buy now pay later (BNPL) is a sort of short-term financing that allows consumers to make purchases and pay for them at a later date. There are a different models for BNPL products. Generally these are categorised into split pay, pay later, long-term financing at 0% annual percentage rate, longer-term financing with subsidized interest or fee.

Publication | January 05, 2023

IBOR transition

IBOR reform or LIBOR replacement represents one of the biggest changes to the financial services industry and impacts on all businesses that deal with it.

Publication | November 28, 2022