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Find out moreWelcome 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.
We are happy to announce that on Sunday 20 September 2015 we appointed Stephen Lansdown to as Head of Qatar Office. Stephen has joined us from UK law firm Hill Dickinson where he was a Partner and had worked for over 17 years. During his time there, Stephen headed up the firm’s Commercial practice and worked with clients throughout the UK, Europe and South East Asia where his firm also has offices. His previous experience has spanned a variety of sectors including commerce and international trade, energy and natural resources, manufacturing, TMT, healthcare and education. Prior to working with Hill Dickinson, Stephen worked for Clifford Chance and Herbert Smith.
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