A number of iconic, large-scale construction projects are currently in development as part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 − an ambitious strategic blueprint for the creation of a more diverse and sustainable...more
3/7/2022
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Saudi Arabia
[co-authors: Rhulani Matsimbi, and Kit Goodfellow]
Three pillars are at the heart of global efforts to boost sustainability and make our built environment cleaner, greener and more socially responsible: construction,...more
The DIFC is fast becoming one of the leading hubs for international arbitration in the Middle East. The launch of the DIFC-LCIA in 2008 served as a testament to the UAE's commitment to providing access to arbitral...more
1/25/2021
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Contract Disputes ,
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DIFC ,
Dispute Resolution ,
Dubai ,
International Arbitration ,
LCIA ,
Tribunals ,
United Arab Emirates (UAE) ,
Virtual Meetings
On 5 May 2020, Saudi Arabia ratified the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation, also known as the "Singapore Convention on Mediation", which will enter into force in Saudi...more
6/16/2020
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Dispute Resolution ,
Enforcement of Foreign Judgments ,
Foreign Arbitral Awards ,
International Arbitration ,
International Litigation ,
Mediation ,
Saudi Arabia ,
Settlement Agreements ,
Settlement Negotiations ,
Singapore Convention
In reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic, parties engaged in existing construction projects are increasingly issuing (or receiving) force majeure claims (for a summary of these issues, see Suspending contractual performance in...more