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Level Up: Unlocking Financial Potential In The Middle East
Welcome to this edition of Law Update, where we focus on the ever-evolving landscape of financial services regulation across the region. As the financial markets in the region continue to grow and diversify, this issue provides timely insights into the key regulatory developments shaping banking, investment, insolvency, and emerging technologies.
2025 is set to be a game-changer for the MENA region, with legal and regulatory shifts from 2024 continuing to reshape its economic landscape. Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, Iraq, Qatar, and Bahrain are all implementing groundbreaking reforms in sustainable financing, investment laws, labor regulations, and dispute resolution. As the region positions itself for deeper global integration, businesses must adapt to a rapidly evolving legal environment.
Our Eyes on 2025 publication provides essential insights and practical guidance on the key legal updates shaping the year ahead—equipping you with the knowledge to stay ahead in this dynamic market.
A complete spectrum of legal services across jurisdictions in the Middle East & North Africa.
Ammina Rao
Senior Associate
Biography
Ammina is a UK-qualified solicitor and has a particular expertise in intellectual property law, with an emphasis in patents and industrial property. She regularly advises on IP infringement queries and various commercial agreements, including IP licences. She also provides clients advice on IP protection and enforcement strategies in the UAE and elsewhere. Prior to joining Al Tamimi, Ammina worked at a prestigious London law firm following the completion of her training contract in 2018.
Recent Experience
- Advising companies in various industries including tech and pharma regarding enforcement strategies and patent / IP litigation in various MENA countries.
- Advising regional and international companies regarding IP licensing and other commercial agreements.
- Advising and drafting FTO opinions for various companies.
- Assisting regional innovators including universities in strategizing and setting out IP and innovation policies and guidelines.
- Working on several high-profile patent litigation cases in the UK and Europe for various tech and pharma companies.
Language(s)
- English
- Hindi
- Urdu
Education
2019, University of Oxford, (Post Graduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Law)
2016, University of Law, Accelerated Legal Practice Course (Distinction)
2015, University of Birmingham, LLM in Commercial Law (Distinction)
2011, College of Law, Bar Professional Training Course
2010, College of Law, Graduate Diploma in Law
2008, University of Minnesota/Winona State University, BSc in Cellular and Molecular Biology
Admission
2018 – Solicitor, England & Wales
Practice(s)
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