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The FIFA World Cup is more than just a global sporting event – it has the potential to transform host nations and cities and act as a catalyst for investment, urban development, and economic transformation. With 48 teams, 16...more
For island nations, securing reliable and affordable power presents a distinct set of challenges. Geographical isolation, limited local resources and exposure to extreme weather create vulnerabilities across both fuel supply...more
The UAE’s new Civil Code came into effect on June 1, 2026. Below we address the key developments parties to construction contracts and disputes arising out of those contracts must know....more
Recent geopolitical tensions in the Gulf region have introduced heightened volatility, creating uncertainty for businesses operating in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and across the wider Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)....more
Pandemic-related litigation against colleges and universities regarding refunds of tuition and fees is still playing out in the courts. The outcome of these lawsuits, in which students demand tuition and fee refunds because...more
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) has increasingly focused on the construction industry—an area known for complex subcontractor chains and large, multi-tiered workforces. For general contractors and project...more
Disruption in the Strait of Hormuz is no longer just a shipping or energy issue—it is increasingly a direct risk to production and operating performance....more
The construction industry is once again facing a familiar challenge. Specifically, geopolitical conflicts translating directly into higher project costs, price volatility, and contractual disputes. The ongoing war involving...more
Data center construction projects require careful allocation of cost, schedule, performance and procurement responsibilities. Because data centers are mission-critical facilities with strict uptime and commissioning...more
In our first article, we considered the circumstances in which the new United Arab Emirates Civil Code ("the new UAE Civil Code") could apply to contracts that were entered into prior to 1 June 2026. In this second article,...more
On 1 October 2025, the United Arab Emirates government issued Federal Decree Law No. 25/2025 promulgating the new UAE Civil Transactions Law (the "New Civil Code"). The New Civil Code takes effect on 1 June 2026 and repeals...more
On April 28, 2026, the United Arab Emirates (the “UAE”) announced its decision to withdraw from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (“OPEC”) and the broader OPEC+ alliance, effective May 1, 2026....more
When conflict disrupts global gas markets, parties commonly turn first to force majeure provisions to navigate pressing short term supply and demand issues....more
By the time a startup has addressed structure, governance, compliance, employment, and fundraising, it has built the core framework for growth. But long-term success depends on more than regulatory discipline and capital...more
Introduction- The recent heavy rain and storm conditions seen across the UAE have led to a lot of discussion about insurance coverage and who is legally responsible when property or vehicles are damaged. These events have...more
In this Q&A, international arbitration partners James Freeman and Jennifer Younan consider how sanctions are reshaping international arbitration, from strategic choices around seats and arbitrators to contract law concepts,...more
Welcome to Edition 44 of P2N0 covering the drive to avoid, reduce and remove greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to progress to net-zero GHG emissions (NZE). P2N0 covers significant news items globally, reporting on them in short...more
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The events in the Gulf region have affected the supply of gas and natural gas and petroleum, but also aluminum (together the “products”) considering the number of refineries in the region....more
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The Strait of Hormuz has been a theoretical risk in energy markets for decades. In the spring of 2026, it became a very real one. Since late February, when U.S. military operations against Iran triggered the closure of the...more