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New regulatory framework introduces flexible fund structures with reduced establishment and management costs for institutional investors....more
Investors are making increasing use of preferred and structured equity instruments in global private equity transactions. While these instruments are well-established in the UK, US and European markets, their adoption and...more
On March 2, 2026, the Capital Market Authority (CMA) of Saudi Arabia issued the Instructions of Simplified Investment Funds (the “Instructions”), marking a significant milestone in the Kingdom’s efforts to modernize its asset...more
Focusing primarily on the UK, UAE and KSA, in this BCLP Insight, Muhammad Hassan and Rebecca Maxwell consider what developers can do now to mitigate the impact of the Iran conflict. The ongoing Iran conflict has not only...more
The recent escalation of the conflict involving Iran has had immediate and material consequences for commercial operations across the Middle East. As a result, we are busy advising clients about force majeure and related...more
The ongoing geopolitical events in the Middle East are creating significant operational and workforce challenges for employers across the region. While the legal framework in jurisdictions such as the UAE, KSA, and other GCC...more
In our latest white paper, Driving Transparency and Accountability: Saudi Arabia’s Expanding Reach in Enforcement and Disclosure, Managing Director Ralph Stobwasser and Director Tarek Bleik examine Saudi Arabia’s expanding...more
Below is this week’s congressional update by BakerHostetler’s Federal Policy team. We’ll continue to post in weeks when both chambers of Congress are in session....more
In light of recent events in the Middle East, this Client Alert explores typical force majeure regimes in construction contracts focusing on typical clauses, governing law implications, key considerations and practical tips...more
2025 witnessed significant legal developments, particularly in the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. We have tracked these developments closely and are pleased to present our Annual Middle East...more
On Friday, February 13, 2026, Saudi Arabia enacted a new Copyright Law, which will replace the previous Copyright Law issued in 2003. The new law (Royal Decree No. M/169 dated 14/08/1447 AH) represents a significant...more
Saudi Arabia's domestic retail sukuk market is gaining depth and momentum as issuers seek to diversify funding sources and broaden investor reach within the Kingdom. Against the backdrop of Vision 2030 and the continued...more
The international restructuring landscape is evolving rapidly. In the EU, efforts to harmonize member states’ legal regimes continue. In the Middle East, maturing legal frameworks are creating greater certainty for...more
Saudi Arabia has recently introduced changes to the way certain job titles are allocated to expatriate workers, prompting some questions from employers. The changes, implemented through the Ministry of Human Resources and...more
The Saudi Capital Market Authority (CMA) has announced a landmark reform allowing all categories of foreign investors to directly invest in Saudi-listed companies starting 1 February 2026. This removes long-standing...more
The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) have taken a significant step forward in regional regulatory cooperation by mutually recognising each other's...more
Saudi Arabia maintained strict restrictions on foreign ownership of real estate. Non-Saudis were generally prohibited from owning property, with only limited exceptions for diplomatic missions and indirect ownership through...more
The reforms aim to widen participation in the Saudi capital markets, deepen market liquidity, and enhance the attractiveness of the Main Market to international capital....more
Implications for government entities, state-funded organizations, and stakeholders managing public revenues....more
Dr. Sultan Almasoud, managing partner of Morgan Lewis’s Riyadh office, has been closely involved in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s rapid evolution into a global hub for innovation. His insights on the questions below shed...more
Ayman Khaleq, a partner at Morgan Lewis, is widely recognized as one of the leading advisors on cross-border investments, digital infrastructure transactions, and securities technology–industry regulatory frameworks in the...more
The UAE and Saudi Arabia have rapidly transformed into two of the most dynamic technology markets in the world. Driven by ambitious national strategies—Dubai’s digital-first initiatives and Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030—both...more
For years, sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) were viewed as discreet operators, circling the edges of global M&A. They quietly diversified away from domestic markets, largely by committing capital to PE funds. Recently, however,...more
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Ministry) is rolling out a new enforceable version of the standard form employment contract issued via the Ministry’s Qiwa portal. ...more
The third in our multipart Navigating Employment Law in the Middle East webinar series considered the applicable employment regulations and immigration processes in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia....more