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    Construction Law 2022

    Construction Law 2022

    This chapter is featured in Chambers and Partner’s 2022 Construction Law Practice Guide, published in June 2022. Partners Nicholas Kramer and Paul Stothard, counsel Aarti Thadani, and associate Ahmed Bobat authored the United Arab Emirates chapter.

    Publication | June 15, 2022
    The UAE’s journey to becoming a sustainable finance centre: the story so far

    The UAE’s journey to becoming a sustainable finance centre: the story so far

    As the global move towards a more sustainable economy gathers pace, and the need to respond to the risks presented by climate change becomes more urgent, regulators across the world have started to introduce regulatory frameworks focused on sustainable finance.

    Publication | June 15, 2022
    Corruption investigations in Kuwait and increasing actions against D&Os

    Corruption investigations in Kuwait and increasing actions against D&Os

    The last two years have seen an increase in regulatory and state-backed investigations into domestic Kuwaiti and international business operating in Kuwait.

    Publication | June 13, 2022
    Is net-zero a reality in the Middle East?

    Is net-zero a reality in the Middle East?

    On 12 December 2015, global leaders of 196 countries congregated at COP 21 in Paris to negotiate and resolve the world’s first legally binding treaty on climate change (the Paris Agreement), which sets a goal to limit global warming to well below 2°C, preferably to 1.5°C, compared to pre-industrial levels.

    Publication | May 19, 2022

    David Johnston appointed partner to Middle East banking and finance team

    Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has appointed commercial and projects lawyer David Johnston as a partner in its banking and finance team.

    Press release - People | May 18, 2022
    The New 2022 DIAC Rules – A Good Start for the Revamped DIAC

    The New 2022 DIAC Rules – A Good Start for the Revamped DIAC

    As of 21 March 2022, the Dubai International Arbitration Centre’s (“DIAC”) new Arbitration Rules came into effect and will govern all arbitrations submitted on or after that date.

    Publication | March 23, 2022

    DCM and Energy teams advise first long-term Green Bond for Noor Abu Dhabi solar PV power generation plant

    Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright - acting as US federal securities, New York, English and UAE law legal counsel - has advised the underwriters, led by Citi, HSBC and MUFG, in connection with the issuance by Sweihan PV Power Company PJSC (the Issuer) of US$700,800,000 3.625% senior secured amortizing green bonds due 2049. The bonds were issued under New York law and offered pursuant to R144A and Reg S, and will be admitted to trading in Dublin, and included in the list of Euronext ESG Bonds.

    Press release - Business | January 21, 2022
    Construction Law Insights

    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
    UAE introduces a New Data Protection Law

    UAE introduces a New Data Protection Law

    On November 27 2021, the President of the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”), His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan approved Federal Decree Law No 45 2021 Pertaining to Data Protection (the “Data Protection Law”) as part of a wide-ranging reform of the country’s legal system.

    Publication | November 29, 2021
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