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The United States had imposed layers of sanctions on Syria since deeming it a State Sponsor of Terrorism in 1979. The U.S. Treasury imposed most sanctions during the Iraq War and the Syrian Civil War. In December 2024, Hay’at...more
The global private markets landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, marked by rapid growth, heightened competition, and a wave of innovation that is reshaping investment strategies and fund structures. Private...more
The United Arab Emirates has emerged as a multicultural global city with people from various countries, religions and belief systems. The country continuously works towards building a land where these communities can grow and...more
This chapter discusses the prudential solvency regimes in the Middle East, a crucial topic for anyone involved in the insurance industry. The Middle East is an exciting place to be in today’s insurance market. It is expected...more
This is our third client briefing in our “Evolving Face of Finance” series which considers private credit’s emergence in the real estate sector in the Middle East and which follows on from our previous client briefing on...more
Since October 2023, Israel has faced a multi-frontal conflict, reaching its peak with the recent escalation with Iran. As the conflict nears its end and major threats diminish, Israel appears to be standing at the threshold...more
The EMEA data center market has continued to be buoyant in 2025. However, navigating regulatory nuances and utility bottlenecks remains crucial to unlocking the sector’s huge growth potential - The EMEA data center market...more
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, recently concluded a landmark tour of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) visiting Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This was his first official...more
The continued growth and diversification of the regional economies, coupled with significant advancements in the legal frameworks, have made the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia increasingly attractive...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
Given the persistent water stress across the region, water recycling is emerging as a vital strategy. The Middle East's success shows how wastewater can be transformed from a liability into a valuable resource....more
Between tariffs, tightening export controls, evolving sanctions, and ramped up enforcement, the cost and complexity of compliance is rising for oil and gas supply chains. ACI’s Trade & Sanctions Compliance for the Oil and...more
Join our panel of experts for a one-hour session where they will discuss the impact of the halt on FCPA and FEPA enforcement by the Trump administration and what it means for the Middle East in terms of investigations and...more
The Gulf Cooperation Council region (the GCC) is becoming an ever-more important destination for the global private credit market. In this client briefing we explore the region’s rising prominence as a key destination for...more
Long-term policy initiatives supporting the development of capital markets in the Middle East are paying off, with stock markets across the region supporting a cluster of large state-backed and private sector IPOs in 2024. ...more
Global IPO activity showed steady progress in 2024. Although geopolitical volatility still lingers, the foundations are in place for another solid year. 2025 has the potential to be a strong year for global IPO activity,...more
Global IPO markets made steady gains in 2024, with IPO proceeds increasing compared to the previous year as the high interest rates that had disrupted major markets began to ease. After a challenging 2023 where global IPO...more
With unprecedented change and intensifying enforcement, now is the time to ensure your team is prepared for what’s ahead. Ensure that you don’t miss out on critical U.S. and international economic sanctions updates and the...more
There was a buzz during the joint association conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on the 19 February. A collaboration by ISDA, ISLA and ICMA, the industry associations representing parties that enter into transactions such as...more
After a boom in defense sales in 2024, the United States and countries around the world face a new and changing environment with a renewed debate over defense budgets in the United States, Europe debating the future of its...more
During a week when starved Israeli hostages, resembling Holocaust survivors, were finally returned by Hamas in a macabre ceremony, few people focused on a story involving natural gas. However, in the long term, this could...more
Setting up operations in the Middle East comes with a unique set of challenges and considerations requiring knowledge of regional legal obligations and cultural practices that can affect workplaces—from the necessity of...more
Hogan Lovells and Middlesex University Dubai have conducted a survey to explore the current state of arbitration practices and future trends in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The survey focused on commercial...more
Key Points - Sovereign-related investors, more commonly referred to as sovereign wealth funds, have increasingly made the Middle East a global center of wealth and investment....more
This memorandum summarizes key U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and stock exchange regulatory filing deadlines, new disclosure requirements and general tips and guidance for both U.S. domestic issuers and for...more