Thought Leadership
Analysis from our attorneys and advisors on legal and regulatory developments across the Middle East and Africa.
Egypt's new Labour Law No. 14 of 2025 is not just an employment-law update. For foreign businesses operating in Egypt, it is a risk-management issue. The new law creates a more structured framework for employment contracts, salary disputes, disciplinary action, termination, and labour litigation — and makes one thing clear: documentation matters.
Read MoreEgypt's revised investment framework introduces significant changes to licensing procedures, repatriation rights, and dispute resolution mechanisms. We set out what has changed, what remains uncertain, and what companies operating in Egypt should do now.
Read MoreThe choice between a free zone entity and an onshore company in GCC jurisdictions is not merely administrative. It determines who you can contract with, how your profits are taxed, and what regulatory relationships you will need to build. Here is how to think through it.
Read MoreSeveral MENA governments are mid-transition — new ministers, shifting priorities, restructured ministries. For businesses with active regulatory matters or pending approvals, understanding how to navigate that uncertainty is not optional.
Read MoreThe most common cause of delay — and failure — in MENA M&A is not the commercial terms. It is the regulatory approval process. We outline the approvals that matter most, the timelines that should be built into transaction documents, and the government engagement that keeps them moving.
Read MoreIn most developed markets, regulatory decisions are procedural. In the Middle East, they are frequently also relational. A company perceived poorly by the relevant ministry will find its applications reviewed differently. Here is what that means in practice.
Read MoreNorth Africa is in the middle of one of the largest infrastructure buildouts in its history. The legal frameworks governing project development, procurement, and foreign investment have changed substantially. We assess where the opportunities are and what the legal landscape actually looks like.
Read MoreIf a recent development affects your business in the region, we are glad to discuss what it means for your specific situation.
