Mergers & AcquisitionsUAE to Introduce Sugar-Linked Excise Tax on Sweetened Beverages by 2026

UAE to Introduce Sugar-Linked Excise Tax on Sweetened Beverages by 2026

There’s a significant development coming out of the UAE that I believe our FMCG clients, particularly those in beverages and consumer goods, should pay close attention to.

Corporate & CommercialA Step Toward Clarity: Why the Dubai Ruling on Late Payment Charges Matters

A Step Toward Clarity: Why the Dubai Ruling on Late Payment Charges Matters

This week’s news out of Dubai could mark a great development for Islamic finance and for the UAE as a whole.

Corporate & CommercialNew Free Trade Negotiations Between GCC, Malaysia, and UK Signal Growing Economic Ties

New Free Trade Negotiations Between GCC, Malaysia, and UK Signal Growing Economic Ties

I’m excited to see these new trade agreements taking shape as it will be a real game changer for regional and global partnerships.

Mergers & AcquisitionsReflecting on the UAE’s New Merger Control Thresholds

Reflecting on the UAE’s New Merger Control Thresholds

March 31, 2025 marked a key milestone for antitrust practitioners and dealmakers in the UAE.