ARBITRATION
Abu Dhabi opens global arbitration centre
The centre, which has just opened, will look to attract business from around the world.
Middle East
EXPANSION
HFW launches in Abu Dhabi as part of regional expansion
Building on sector focus and middle east moves, HFW launches 20th international office with Abu Dhabi partner hires.
ARBITRATION
Maritime industry and government promote UAE's new Arbitration Law
The UAE maritime sector has teamed up with the government to promote the emirates as am arbitration destination.
LEGISLATION
Riyadh to host first Saudi Law Conference end of month
Justice minister to host legal profession as legislative changes take place in context of Vision 2030, Aramco's IPO, Yemen and Qatar.
IPO
Legal advisors told to stand down on 'biggest IPO in history'
Eager lawyers and other professional firms to stand down as reports indicate financial, legal and regulatory worries are halting IPO.
CYBERSECURITY
Egypt uses cybersecurity law to limit social media and internet access
Human rights groups protest against new cybersecurity laws scheduled for Egypt warning of a grim future.
BLOCKCHAIN
World's 'first' Blockchain court planned for Dubai
Dubai consortium launches plans for the world's first 'Court of the Blockchain.'
DISCRIMINATION
ICJ finds UAE violated racial discrimination convention
Actions taken by UAE against Qatar in 2017 were discriminatory, according to the ICJ which ordered it to comply with CERD convention.
BANKRUPTCY
Saudi Arabia to launch new bankruptcy law next month
The new system is part of a drive to modernise the Saudi legal system, aimed at enhancing the confidence of domestic and foreign investors.
SAUDI ARABIA
Hogan Lovells seals Saudi alliance after two-year search
Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and reforming crown prince MBS attracting firms to the kingdom, as Hogan Lovells forges partnership.