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Perspectives from Dubai Arbitration Week 2024: Renewable energy projects in the emerging markets - Avoiding and resolving disputes

As we reflect on some engaging discussions with clients and contacts across the industry following the session, here are our four key takeaways as we look ahead to 2025

External | November 26, 2024

Norton Rose Fulbright advises Tamweel Aloula on pioneering Sukuk issuance programme

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has advised Tamweel Aloula, one of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s leading finance companies.

Press release - Business | October 16, 2024

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

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