Ashley Phelps, a seasoned projects and resources lawyer with extensive expertise in infrastructure, energy, and mining, has been appointed as the General Counsel at Adnoc Onshore, a prominent player in the oil and gas industry in the MENA Region. Bringing a wealth of experience from working across Asia, Phelps has successfully navigated complex legal landscapes […]
With Suzan Taha In the ever-evolving landscape of climate finance, Dr. Bahaa Alieldean, Senior & Managing Partner at ALC- Alieldean Weshahi & Partners, shares his perspectives on navigating the legal dimensions of climate-resilient economies.
With Suzan Taha In the backdrop of COP 28, the event where global leaders converge to address pressing environmental issues, LegalcommunityMENA had the privilege of catching up with Fabio Bertoni, a distinguished legal professional and General
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COP 28 Insight: Mahmood Hussain’s Sharia Legal Vision for Climate
With Suzan Taha In an exclusive interview with Dr. Mahmood Hussain, Founding Partner at M&CO Legal and a prominent legal expert with over two decades of experience, LegalcommunityMENA delves into the intersection of
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Al Tamimi & Company Official Advisor to COP 28 Committee
Regional law firm, Al Tamimi & Company, has proudly entered into a strategic partnership with the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 28) Committee. This landmark collaboration positions Al Tamimi & Company as the official legal
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Egypt’s New Export and Investment Guarantee Agency: A Comprehensive Overview
Introduction On 9 November 2023, Egypt took a significant step towards bolstering its exports and investments. Law No. 178 of 2023 was issued, establishing the Egyptian Agency for Export and Investment Guarantee (the “Agency”). This law, which came into
With Suzan Taha As the world focuses on the ongoing COP 28, LegalcommunityMENA sits down with Mario Cigno, Counsel at Baker McKenzie Italy, to gain valuable insights into the evolving role of voluntary carbon markets, their
Anticipating COP 28, Abu Dhabi Finance Week witnessed the launch of the groundbreaking report “Accelerating Renewable Energy Investment in West Africa” by Masdar and PwC Middle East. Highlighting the region’s untapped renewable energy capacity of 2,000
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Norton Rose Fulbright Facilitates Paxos’ FSRA Approval Milestone
The Dubai office of Norton Rose Fulbright has played a pivotal role in advising Paxos on securing In Principle Approvals (IPAs) from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) for operating regulated entities within the Abu
Linklaters, the prominent global law firm, has unveiled the latest iteration of its GenAI chatbot, now christened “Laila.” The upgraded version comes on the heels of the initial launch in March 2023, which witnessed remarkable adoption
