Middle East Real Estate & Construction Newsletter
Welcome to our latest Middle East Real Estate & Construction Newsletter.
We welcome your feedback and any questions you may have. Please do not hesitate to contact Simon Green or Paula Boast.
New Awards
The Oath Middle East Legal Awards
- Bahrain Law Firm of the Year – We are delighted to announce that our Bahrain office won this prestigious award, recognising our deep commitment to the country, our lawyers’ outstanding work on behalf of our clients, and our unique innovative training programme for Bahraini law graduates to gain dual qualification in the UK as well as Bahrain.
- Real Estate & Construction Team of the Year – We are also very proud that our Middle East team were once again nominated in this category. This was the third time in four years that we have been recognised as finalists in this area.
New recruits
- We are very happy to announce that Reem Al Mahroos has re-joined our team as a Senior Associate following just over two and half years at Eagle Hills Diyar (one of Bahrain’s leading development companies). Reem is based in our Bahrain office.
- We are also pleased to confirm the arrival of Lianne Endall to the team in January 2019. Lianne is a newly qualified lawyer and will be assisting our market leading residential property practice. Lianne will be based in our Dubai office.
UK Residential Property Acquisition – An overview for Middle East Partners or Investors
This article examines some of the key initial considerations as well as provide an overview in relation to the conveyancing process when buying a residential property in the England and Wales.
Dispute Avoidance and Adjudication under FIDIC’s 2017 Contracts
It is often the case that dispute resolution clauses in Construction Contracts are an afterthought.
Promoting Investment in the Real Estate Sector
We provide a summary of recent changes affecting the Real Estate sector in the UAE.
An Overview of Recent Laws Impacting the Real Estate Landscape
Brief summaries of the latest legal updates affecting various real estate stakeholders in Bahrain.
A Review of Recent Developments in Bahrain relating to Owners Associations and Joint Properties
A look at the most recent RERA resolution details and its impact on managing joint properties in Bahrain.
Regulating Escrow Accounts and Escrow Account Agents of Real Estate Development Projects
RERA and CBB have issued new regulations regarding the role of Escrow Account Agents and the operation of Escrow Accounts in Bahrain.
Our thinking
Sam Saunders
ICC 2021 Rules
The ICC has recently updated its rules for arbitration: the new rules entered into force on 1 January 2021 (the “2021 Rules”).
William Reichert
Use and Regulation of Renewable Energy Certificates in the UAE
The market for trading in renewable energy certificates is set to increase in both visibility and importance.
Patrick Gearon FCIArb
Insolvency Legislation in the GCC
The interesting times of the last 14 months were preceded by the interesting times of the financial crisis of 2008/2009.
Michael O'Connor
Infra.law - Spring 2021
Click here to read the latest edition of our construction and infrastructure publication, Infra.Law.
Ghassan El Daye
Ghassan El Daye quoted by The National on the Dubai courts rejection of Dh1.3m rent refund claim
A convenience shop in Dubai lost its claim to a rent refund of Dh1.3 million from its landlord on grounds of lost revenue during lockdown.
Ghassan El Daye
Ghassan El Daye quoted by The National on legal reform in the United Arab Emirates
Once a law change has been made and is effective, a court of law is obliged to follow the new rule and issue its verdicts based in it.
Ghassan El Daye
Ghassan El Daye quoted by The National on the Federal National Council's proposals to unify legal fees
The Federal National Council is calling for legal fees to be unified.
Niel Coertse
Conditional payment clauses in the UK and Middle East
Niel Coertse writes for Practical Law Construction on how conditional payment clauses help to prevent cash flow difficulties.
Niel Coertse
Niel Coertse writes for the Practical Law Construction Blog on conditional payment clauses in the UK and Middle East
Conditional payment provisions are prohibited in the UK, but in the Middle East, 'pay when paid' provisions play a significant role.
Patrick Gearon FCIArb
Patrick Gearon and Roger Elford write for Global Restructuring Review on the latest restructuring developments in the Gulf region
Sara Sheffield
Our international expansion and four new partners across four offices picked up by the press
Sara Sheffield
Charles Russell Speechlys continues international expansion with the hire of four new partners
We are delighted to announce the hire of four new partners across four of our offices.
Simon Green
The UAE's New Laws Relating to Inheritance and Deceased Estates
UAE furthered its efforts to attract foreign direct investment into the country.
Mark Hill
Mark Hill writes for Media Law International on best practice for production houses to ensure that the return to set is safe and compliant
William Reichert
Bahrain Ultimate Beneficial Owner
The Bahrain Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism publishes new Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO) Rules
William Reichert
The UAE’s recent laws on ultimate beneficial owners and economic substance
The UAE is ramping up measures to tackle tax avoidance and money laundering, the team look at two important new developments.
William Reichert
Can The Middle East Switch from Black Gold to Green?
Michael O'Connor
Infra.law - Autumn 2020
Click here to read the latest edition of our construction and infrastructure publication, Infra.Law.
Niel Coertse
Decennial liability in the Middle East: What is it and does insurance cover it?
The liability arises when the construction is drawn-up by an architect or engineer to be carried out by a contractor.
Glenn Bull
How convenient is termination for convenience in Qatar?
As ‘termination for convenience’ clauses become more common, what do they mean under Qatar law and the effect on your tender process?