Clyde & Co | Middle East & Africa

In this episode of the Legal Insights podcast Sherif Maher, Hesham El Samra and Salma Sawalmah continue their discussion with guest Faisal Al Hamzi, addressing enforcement of arbitration awards and court judgments.

In today’s rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape, businesses operating across the Middle East face a complex mix of physical disruption and escalating cyber risk. In this podcast episode Ruby Khnom, Zil Rehman and Paul Galbraith explore how organisations can protect their technology infrastructure, maintain operations and stay compliant.

In the final episode of our Contracts Under Pressure podcast series, Justine Reeves and Rebecca Hilton turn to the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), examining how its hybrid legal framework approaches force majeure, before drawing the series together with a practical checklist for businesses.

In Episode Two of our Contracts Under Pressure podcast series, Justine Reeves and Rebecca Hilton turn to civil law systems in the Middle East, examining how the UAE and Saudi Arabia approach force majeure and hardship when contracts come under strain.

When disruption hits, what protection does English law really offer? In Episode One of our Contracts Under Pressure podcast series, Justine Reeves and Rebecca Hilton unpack why frustration is so hard to prove under English law, and why force majeure clause matters more than ever when contracts are pushed to breaking point.

In this next episode of our Abu Dhabi 20 year anniversary podcast series, we focus on arbitration and mediation, and how both have evolved to become central pillars of dispute resolution in the emirate. Hosted Keith Hutchison, partner in our Abu Dhabi office, the discussion brings together Clyde & Co disputes lawyers Alexandra Lester, Alfred Thorton and Jennifer Eakins, to reflect on how arbit...

In this episode of our Abu Dhabi 20 year anniversary podcast series, we turn to the offshore court system and the jurisdiction of the Abu Dhabi Global Market, or ADGM, and consider how it has reshaped dispute resolution in the emirate.

In this second episode of the Legal Insights Podcast, our Arabic speaking team explore the foundations of the UAE’s unique legal landscape, where civil law traditions, Sharia principles, and common law frameworks coexist.

In this episode of our Abu Dhabi 20 year anniversary podcast series, we take a closer look at the evolution of the onshore Abu Dhabi courts. Hosted by Keith Hutchison, a commercial disputes partner in our Abu Dhabi office, the discussion brings together fellow Clyde & Co disputes lawyers, Sherif Maher, Alfred Thornton and Jennifer Eakins, with decades of combined experience in the UAE to refle...

This second episode of our Abu Dhabi anniversary podcast series and brings together hosts Barkha Doshi and Afreen Abedin with guest Arushi Goel. Arushi has worked across regulation, markets and digital assets for more than a decade, and she helps break down how the Abu Dhabi Global Market’s regulatory framework has shifted as the virtual assets market has grown.

In this first episode of the Legal Insights Podcast, our team explores the foundations of the UAE’s unique legal landscape, where civil law traditions, Sharia principles, and common law frameworks coexist. Discover how the UAE’s legal system operates at the crossroads of civil law, Sharia principles and common law in this episode .

In the opening episode of our Abu Dhabi 20-year podcast series, we take a reflective journey through the city’s remarkable transformation. From its modest beginnings to its emergence as a global hub, Abu Dhabi’s evolution is a story of ambition, innovation and resilience.

Welcome to the second episode of the Clyde & Co’s podcast series titled “Instruments of the Egyptian Capital Markets”, brought to you by Barakat, Maher & Partners in association with Clyde & Co.

Welcome to the first episode of the Clyde & Co’s podcast series titled “ Instruments of the Egyptian Capital Markets ”, brought to you by Barakat, Maher & Partners in association with Clyde & Co.

In this episode, senior associate Amy Guest invites consultant Hakim Berrah to discuss the dynamic employment space in Tunisia and seek to answer the following questions: What is happening in Tunisia? From an employer’s perspective what are the key things an employer needs to know? What are the opportunities for businesses? Where do you see a lot of activity taking place? Is the employment framewo...

In this episode, senior associate Amy Guest invites consultant Hakim Berrah to discuss the dynamic employment space in Morocco and seek to answer the following questions: From an employer’s perspective what are the key things an employer needs to know? What are the opportunities for businesses? Where do you see a lot of activity taking place? Is the employment framework employer friendly or employ...

In this episode, senior associate Amy Guest invites associate Elodie Chalhoub to discuss the employment space in Lebanon and seek to answer the following questions: Has there been any changes to the employment legislation to address the current challenges in Lebanon? What are the key things an employer needs to know about operating in Lebanon? How easy is it to terminate employees in Lebanon? Wher...

In this episode, Senior Associate Amy Guest invites Consultant Hakim Berrah to discuss the dynamic employment space in Algeria and seek to answer the following questions: From an employer’s perspective what are the key things an employer needs to know? What are the opportunities for businesses? Where do you see a lot of activity taking place? Is the employment framework employer friendly or employ...

In this episode, Senior Associate Amy Guest invites Partner Mphengoa Phooko to discuss the dynamic employment space in South Africa and seek to answer the following questions: From an employer’s perspective what are the key things an employer needs to know? What are the opportunities for businesses? Where do you see a lot of activity taking place? Is the employment framework employer friendly or e...

In this episode, Senior Associate Amy Guest invites Senior Associate, Moataz El Sherbini to discuss the dynamic employment space in Egypt and seek to answer the following questions: From an employer’s perspective what are the key things an employer needs to know? What are the opportunities for businesses? Where do you see a lot of activity taking place? Is the employment framework employer friendl...

In this episode, Senior Associate Amy Guest invites Partner, Aliko Simon to discuss the dynamic employment space in Tanzania and seek to answer the following questions: 1. From an employer's perspective what are they key things an employer needs to know? 2. What are the opportunities for businesses? Where do you see a lot of activity taking place? 3. Is the employment framework employer friendly o...

In this episode, Senior Associate Amy Guest invites Partner, Mellap Wataka to discuss the dynamic employment space in Kenya and seek to answer the following questions: 1. From an employer’s perspective what are the key things an employer needs to know? 2. What are the opportunities for businesses? Where do you see a lot of activity taking place? 3. Is the employment framework employer friendly or...

In the second and final part of this episode, Andrew, Duncan and William look at real life cases across different jurisdictions whereby the Courts have intervened in the calling of performancebonds. Contractors will leave the episode with a clear understanding of the jurisdictional differences and some key learnings they can take away to minimise their risk of a wrongful call moving forwards.

In this two-part episode, Andrew Archer, Duncan Miller SC and William Marshall discuss the commercial purpose behind cash performance bonds and the differing approaches local Courts have taken to intervening in a relationship between a contractor and a principal. In the first episode, contractors will gain a clear understanding of cash performance bonds and their usage, and will start to build a p...