Selected commentary on legal developments across the MENA region, from employment and arbitration to joint ventures and trade policy.
Saudi Arabia is fast becoming one of the world's most exciting destinations for foreign investment — and for good reason. Establishing a joint venture in the Kingdom offers a compelling gateway to growth: access to deep local expertise, invaluable market knowledge, and a foothold in a rapidly diversifying economy under Vision 2030.
Read on mideastlaw.de →Morocco is an increasingly attractive destination for foreign businesses looking to expand their commercial reach into Africa. For companies considering entering the Moroccan market through a local distributor, understanding the legal framework governing distribution agreements is critical.
Read on mideastlaw.de →Arbitration is widely used in international business as an efficient and final method of dispute resolution. One of its key features is that arbitral awards are intended to be final and binding. At the same time, most legal systems recognise limited judicial review to set aside awards under narrow circumstances.
Read on mideastlaw.de →In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, many companies were forced to make short-term cost savings — including abroad, where often only one or two employees work locally. Similar legal standards on lawful termination apply across much of the region, and getting the process wrong carries real risk.
Read on mideastlaw.de →The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) remains one of the most ambitious integration projects in the world. Yet several years into its operational phase, implementation has lagged behind ambition — with real implications for businesses planning market entry through Egypt.
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