This is an extract of our article in the GAR’s The Middle Eastern and African Arbitration Review 2023. The whole publication is available here.
This article outlines some of the legal concepts faced by investors and African states involved in large energy projects when a sudden change in the legal and economic context arises, and the disputes around these concepts. It also gives insight into two trending issues for energy projects in Africa that could give rise to contractual renegotiations and arbitrations in the years to come.
Publication
In the recent judgment of Carmon Reestrutura (available here), the DIFC Court of Appeal confirmed that the DIFC Courts have jurisdiction to issue worldwide freezing orders in support of foreign proceedings.
Publication
UK and European asset managers have been facing considerable headwinds over the past few years.
Publication
The Insurance Broker’ Regulation 2024 (the Regulation) came into effect on 15 February 2025. The Regulation, issued by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Central Bank (CBUAE) in July 2024, introduces significant changes to the way insurance brokerages operate in the UAE. It is designed to streamline insurance operations, enhance compliance and ensure greater transparency in the relationship between brokers, insurance companies and policyholders.
Subscribe and stay up to date with the latest legal news, information and events . . .
© Norton Rose Fulbright LLP 2025