Regulatory Regime for Real Estate: Fostering Growth and Development
In recent years the real estate sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (“KSA” or “Kingdom”) has undergone reorganisation and now falls under the ambit of the Real Estate General Authority (“REGA”), which was established...
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Once Again, GLA partners with Chambers for Merger Control Practice Guides in MENA Region for 2023
For the second year in a row, GLA & Co has partnered with Chambers and Partners to produce the 2023 Merger Control practice guides for the MENA region. We are thrilled to share the exciting...
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An Overview of Saudi Arabia’s Bankruptcy Law: Procedures and Implications
Introduction In the Saudi legal system, distressed persons (individuals involved in business and corporations) currently have a number of liquidation procedures (including protective settlement procedures, financial restructuring procedures, and liquidation procedures) that they can resort...
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Digital Transformation in Egypt
Egypt is witnessing a new technological era with the issuance of a bundle of decrees by the Financial Regulatory Authority (“FRA”). In line with the technological advancement and digitalization of the government, the FRA decrees...
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Nothing Changes in New Year’s Day: The Egyptian Judiciary’s Upholding of the Estoppel Principle
INTRODUCTION: The principle of “equitable estoppel” is arguably well established and recognised in many jurisdictions. Alas, in the dynamic realm of arbitration, and in the Egyptian legal system, the Egyptian judiciary has long played a...
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Managing Partner Alex Saleh selected to ALB MENA Super 50
GLA & Company is happy to announce that its Managing Partner, Alex Saleh, has been selected by Asian Legal Business as one of the ALB MENA Super 50 2023. According to ALB, it highlights the...
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Data Privacy Protection Regulation, New Set of Regulations or Just Amendments?
Considering the new Kuwait vision 2035 and recognizing the surging demand to transform Kuwait into a financial and commercial hub that is attractive to international global investors, the Kuwait Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority...
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GLA & Co Moves Offices in Kuwait
While GLA & Company has experienced phenomenal growth throughout the MENA region with over 80 lawyers in KSA, UAE, Kuwait, Egypt and Lebanon directly and through its association with Habib Al Mulla and Partners, the...
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Overview of the New Civil Code in Saudi Arabia
With its specialized legislation and judicial reforms system, the New Civil Transactions Law (“NCTL” or “Law”) represents a tremendous transformation. The Council of Ministers’ weekly session on 25/11/1444H, corresponding to 13/06/2023G, approved the NCTL and...
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