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Briefings in English - 2010

Practical guidance for creditors of Saudi debtors

Given the financial turmoil of the past 18 months and more recent developments in the Kingdom, creditors of Saudi Arabian debtors should ensure they are in the strongest possible position should a debtor be unwilling or unable to pay. If you are about to enter into a transaction with a Saudi individual or company, this briefing will act as a practical guide to the precautions you should take. (April 2010)

Nuclear new build in the Middle East and North Africa: key steps and challenges

This guide explains the key steps and challenges facing any MENA state embarking on developing nuclear power. (March 2010)

The renewables market in MENA – opportunities and challenges

Policy makers and power investors are increasingly focusing on the possibilities of renewable energy in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, drawn by an abundance of solar energy, growing demand for electricity, declining fossil fuel reserves in many states and the desire of other states to diversify their energy mix on a sustainable basis. A number of high-profile projects have been launched. However, beneath the publicity, the reality is more nuanced. For renewable energy really to take off in the region, a number of technological and commercial challenges must be overcome and significant policy changes made. This guide briefly reviews the demand for renewable energy and the resources available, before examining some of the challenges that have to be faced to meet that demand. It then suggests what governments in the region could do to encourage greater private sector investment in renewable energy projects. The attached country briefings provide an analysis of relevant legal developments and recent projects in key parts of the region. (February 2010)

Briefings in English - 2009

Dubai World restructuring decree

Dubai has issued a decree dealing with the restructuring of the Dubai World group of companies. This briefing outlines the decree’s provisions and its implications for affected companies. (December 2009)

Guide to setting up business in Dubai

This guide provides an overview of the legal issues for those considering setting up a business in Dubai. It examines the various forms of commercial entities that can be used and provides an overview of the most popular ways that foreign companies operate in Dubai. The guide also provides some high-level information on the ‘free zones’ established to ease foreign investment. (November 2009)

The landscape for lending: the shifting sands of Middle Eastern infrastructure investment

This paper considers the current position of infrastructure investment by the private sector in the Middle East. It reviews the impact on the pace of infrastructure development of certain trends affecting sectors in the region. In particular, it considers how the shortfall in the availability of project finance has been addressed on recent transactions and whether these techniques represent a short-term solution or whether they will become the new normal for infrastructure financing. Finally, it looks at some of the challenges involved and suggests ways in which governments in the region could facilitate further private sector investment in infrastructure projects and improve the economic and legal environment for the financing of these projects. (October 2009)

Briefings in English - 2008

The restructuring and insolvency regime in the Dubai International Financial Centre

Our November briefing, The restructuring and insolvency regime in the United Arab Emirates, examined the restructuring and insolvency regime applicable to companies operating under United Arab Emirates (UAE) law. In this briefing, we provide an overview of the restructuring and insolvency regime set out in the laws and regulations of the Dubai International Financial Centre (the DIFC). (December 2008)

The restructuring and insolvency regime in the United Arab Emirates

In this briefing we provide an overview of the restructuring and insolvency regime set out in the federal laws of the United Arab Emirates. However, as at the time of writing, there has not been a major corporate insolvency in the United Arab Emirates and, accordingly, many aspects of the regime remain largely untested. (November 2008)

The new DIFC Arbitration Law

The DIFC Arbitration Law 2008 came into effect on 1 September and opens up the Dubai International Financial Centre as a possible seat (or juridical place) of arbitration to all parties looking to seat their arbitrations in the Middle East. This briefing explains the background to the new law and the services it makes available to users of arbitration in the region. (September 2008)

Briefings in English - 2007

New Dubai escrow law

This briefing explains the provisions of Dubai’s new escrow law and how to comply with it. The rules affect all property developers who sell units off-plan and receive monies before completion of the development. All those subject to the escrow law must comply with it by 28 December 2007. (August 2007)

Overhaul of the Dubai arbitration rules

The Dubai International Arbitration Centre recently overhauled its arbitration rules to internationalise Dubai’s arbitration procedures and bring Dubai into line with major arbitration centres around the world. This briefing summarises the rule changes and their implications for businesses operating in the Middle East. (June 2007)

Revised arbitration rules in Singapore and Dubai

The Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) and the Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) each revised their arbitration rules recently, effective on 1 July 2007 for the SIAC rules and on 7 May 2007 for the DIAC rules. This briefing summarises the rule changes and their implications for businesses operating in the Asia-Pacific region and the Middle East. (July 2007)

Guide to setting up business in Dubai

This guide provides an overview of the legal issues for those considering setting up business in Dubai. The guide examines the numerous commercial entities that can be used and provides an overview of the most popular methods used by foreign companies to operate in Dubai. The guide also provides information on the ‘free zones’ established to facilitate foreign investment. (June 2007)

Briefings in English - 2006

New Dubai real estate laws – summary: Real Property Law (RPLs)

Once it comes into effect, the RPL (applicable to real property within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) only) will apply to all real property granted or leased by the DIFC Authority. Property granted or leased before such date will also be brought within its provisions. (November 2006)

Dispute resolution reform in Dubai

This briefing looks at recent changes made in Dubai to enhance its reputation as a reliable jurisdiction for resolving disputes and enforcing foreign arbitral awards. (September 2006)

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