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Middle East Real Estate & Construction Newsletter - December 2018

18 December 2018

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.

Simon Green

International Partner (England & Wales)

Real Estate

Paula Boast MBE

Partner

Construction, Engineering & Projects

Property dispute services (when investing in the UK)

For those who own, occupy or invest in property in the UK, our Property Disputes team is able to assist with a wide range of challenges that may arise. This could include a contractual claim, a dispute with a lender, investor or partner or issues with a particular aspect of a property including arrears of rent or service charge, recovery of possession or disrepair.

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The Guardian quotes Gareth Mills on Microsoft lodging an appeal against the CMA’s decision to block its Activision Blizzard deal

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The Times quotes Gareth Mills on the EU’s approval of the Microsoft-Activision deal

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The legal and regulatory framework in the UAE relevant to tracing and recovering assets, with a spotlight on the subject of digital assets. Read More The legal and regulatory framework in the UAE relevant to tracing and recovering assets, with a spotlight on the subject of digital assets.
UKTN quotes Gareth Mills on the CMA's review of the UK AI market

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In the Press
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"the CMA does not intend to let the moss grow under its feet before issuing its views and setting out the rules for this technology...” Read More "the CMA does not intend to let the moss grow under its feet before issuing its views and setting out the rules for this technology...”
Abu Dhabi Global Market Court accepts jurisdiction over arbitration seated onshore

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A recent case of the ADGM Courts develops further the jurisprudential comity of the UAE's national courts. Read More A recent case of the ADGM Courts develops further the jurisprudential comity of the UAE's national courts.
Karl Masi writes for The Oath on the Financial Action Task Force

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Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration publishes new Arbitration Rules

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International Secondments cross-border considerations

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Charles Russell Speechlys achieves record success in The Legal 500 2023 EMEA directory

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This practice guide deals with common construction claims arising in the MENA region Read More This practice guide deals with common construction claims arising in the MENA region
Spotlight on the new BCDR Arbitration Rules

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11 Apr 2023
2022 was a big year for the Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution (the “BCDR”). Read More 2022 was a big year for the Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution (the “BCDR”).
The BCDR: Where Are We Now?

Thomas Catto

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The new BCDR Rules of Arbitration 2022 develop and enhance the framework of the previous rules. Read More The new BCDR Rules of Arbitration 2022 develop and enhance the framework of the previous rules.
The Times quotes Karen Stages on solicitor apprenticeships

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“We have been offering apprenticeships for six years, and this year marks the year that our first cohort will qualify as solicitors. " Read More “We have been offering apprenticeships for six years, and this year marks the year that our first cohort will qualify as solicitors. "
LexisNexis features Patrick Gearon FCIArb in its UAE Managing Partner Report

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"We hope to continue to grow all three of our Middle East offices and grow our presence in other key markets in the Middle East..." Read More "We hope to continue to grow all three of our Middle East offices and grow our presence in other key markets in the Middle East..."
Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration publishes a draft of its new Arbitration Rules

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Insights
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Key points from the Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration’s new draft 2023 Arbitration Rules. Read More Key points from the Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration’s new draft 2023 Arbitration Rules.
Digital Assets in 2022-23: Key Developments & Trend Spotting in the UK, Switzerland, the Middle East & Hong Kong

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Max Davis writes for City AM on how the UAE has established itself as a global front runner in the race to regulate digital assets

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In the Press
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The clamour for effective regulation governing crypto assets has only grown louder following the fallout from FTX’s collapse. Read More The clamour for effective regulation governing crypto assets has only grown louder following the fallout from FTX’s collapse.
FATF: One year on

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Middle East Real Estate & Construction Newsletter

New Awards

New recruits

UK Residential Property Acquisition – An overview for Middle East Partners or Investors

Dispute Avoidance and Adjudication under FIDIC’s 2017 Contracts

Promoting Investment in the Real Estate Sector

An Overview of Recent Laws Impacting the Real Estate Landscape

A Review of Recent Developments in Bahrain relating to Owners Associations and Joint Properties

Regulating Escrow Accounts and Escrow Account Agents of Real Estate Development Projects

Our thinking

The Guardian quotes Gareth Mills on Microsoft lodging an appeal against the CMA’s decision to block its Activision Blizzard deal

The Times quotes Gareth Mills on the EU’s approval of the Microsoft-Activision deal

CDR - Essential Intelligence: Fraud, Asset Tracing & Recovery

UKTN quotes Gareth Mills on the CMA's review of the UK AI market

Abu Dhabi Global Market Court accepts jurisdiction over arbitration seated onshore

Karl Masi writes for The Oath on the Financial Action Task Force

Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration publishes new Arbitration Rules

Charles Russell Speechlys promotes six to Partnership

International Secondments cross-border considerations

Charles Russell Speechlys achieves record success in The Legal 500 2023 EMEA directory

Construction Claims and ADR

Spotlight on the new BCDR Arbitration Rules

The BCDR: Where Are We Now?

The Times quotes Karen Stages on solicitor apprenticeships

LexisNexis features Patrick Gearon FCIArb in its UAE Managing Partner Report

Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration publishes a draft of its new Arbitration Rules

Digital Assets in 2022-23: Key Developments & Trend Spotting in the UK, Switzerland, the Middle East & Hong Kong

Max Davis writes for City AM on how the UAE has established itself as a global front runner in the race to regulate digital assets

FATF: One year on

International Women’s Day 2023: Collaborating and Celebrating Together

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