Middle East hub

Latest insights

Filter articles

Norton Rose Fulbright advises on world-first US$1.1bn sustainability-linked financing to a financial institution

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright advised HSBC Bank Middle East Limited, HSBC Saudi Arabia and 10 other financial institutions, as mandated lead arrangers, on a US$1.1bn, sustainability-linked, dual-tranche murabaha financing to Ahli United Bank in Bahrain, completed on 3 July.

Press release - Business | July 18, 2022

Norton Rose Fulbright advises OKX on market entry into Dubai

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright's Dubai office has advised cryptocurrency exchange OKX on its entry into the UAE market.

Press release - Business | July 14, 2022

Construction Law Insights

Businesses operating in the construction sector need access to the latest changes and developments from a legal team who has worked on some of the largest and most innovative projects in almost every country in the world.

Publication | January 11, 2022

GAR Litigation Know How 2021

This chapter is featured in GAR’s Litigation Know-How, published in June 2021. Partner Deirdre Walker, counsel Aarti Thadani, and associate Ina Lamce authored the United Arab Emirates chapter. An extract of this chapter can be found below

Publication | June 30, 2021

Norton Rose Fulbright named MENA Legal Adviser of the Year at IJGlobal Awards 2020

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has advised on 19 “Deals of the Year” across multiple regions, and has been awarded MENA legal adviser of the year at this year’s IJ Global Awards.

Press release - Recognition | June 30, 2021

Is the Middle East the key to Japan’s ‘hydrogen society’?

Without the ability to generate low-carbon hydrogen for the foreseeable future, the Asian nation needs a strategic partner to turn its ambitious plans into reality.

Publication | April 08, 2021

Contact tracing apps: A new world for data privacy

The COVID-19 pandemic has seen governments across the world restricting civil liberties and movement to new levels.

Publication | February 11, 2021

Investment and M&A trends in Fintech

We look at the latest global trends in FinTech M&A and the outlook for the market.

Publication | January 17, 2021

Transition from LIBOR to risk-free rates: What does it mean for aviation finance?

2020 has been a tumultuous year for the aviation industry. With the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic destroying passenger numbers and revenues, it is unlikely that preparations for the cessation of LIBOR have been a priority.

Publication | December 16, 2020

Latest videos

Filter articles

Arbitration agreements in the context of insolvency proceedings

In this update, Partners Nicholas Robinson and Ruth Cowley and Associate Ben Mellett discuss whether we can see a recent trend in arbitration and insolvency. Are parties circumventing an arbitration agreement by filing a winding up petition?

Video | December 11, 2020