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Insights & Briefings
Expert analysis on construction, energy, and cross-border investment across France and the Gulf
Dubai's construction market generates more FIDIC-based disputes per capita than any other jurisdiction. The difference between recovering a delay claim and losing it entirely often comes down to whether the FIDIC Sub-Clause 20.2 notice was given within 28 days.
Read guideSaudi Arabia has become the Gulf's largest destination for foreign direct investment. But the Kingdom's legal framework — a combination of Sharia principles, Royal Decrees, and rapidly evolving regulatory bodies — requires specialist legal guidance that generic international advice cannot provide.
Read guideCross-border transactions between Europe and the Gulf fail at a higher rate than domestic deals — not because the commercial terms are wrong, but because the legal coordination between jurisdictions breaks down.
Read insightA cross-border construction joint venture between a European engineering firm and a Gulf development group looks straightforward on paper. In practice, it is one of the most legally complex commercial structures in international business — and when it fails, the collapse plays out across three legal systems simultaneously.
Read analysisSaudi Arabia is executing the most ambitious construction programme in its history. For developers and project owners, the joint venture is often the only viable path to delivery — but it is also one of the most legally complex structures in the construction industry. This guide covers the full JV lifecycle under Saudi law.
Read guideThe UAE Golden Visa grants 5- and 10-year renewable residency to investors, entrepreneurs, skilled professionals, and their families — without the need for a national sponsor. This comprehensive guide covers every category, requirement, cost, and step of the application process.
Read guideEmiratisation is no longer optional. With escalating quotas and fines reaching AED 108,000 per missing Emirati worker, private sector employers need a clear compliance roadmap. This guide covers every obligation under the current framework.
Read guideEverything employers and employees need to know about UAE labour law — from employment contracts and probation periods to annual leave entitlements, maternity leave, working hours, resignation notice periods, and final settlement calculations under the 2021 law.
Read guideThe UAE's federal corporate tax — effective from June 2023 at a standard rate of 9% — has transformed the tax landscape for every business in the country. This comprehensive guide covers registration, compliance, free zone benefits, penalties, and practical planning strategies.
Read guideUnderstanding leave entitlements under the UAE's current labour law is essential for both employers and employees. This guide covers every type of leave — from annual and sick leave to maternity, paternity, bereavement, study, and Hajj leave — with the exact legal provisions.
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