https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/clyde-co-middle-east-africa--6756389enBusinessCopyright Clyde & Cohttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1d8dbfcb081eb94ec2c772d06d7636a5.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/clyde-co-middle-east-africa--6756389Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:09:33 +0000Clyde & CoClyde & Copodcasts@clydeco.comWelcome to Clyde & Co's Middle East & Africa channel - your hub for insights on the region’s legal, commercial, and regulatory landscape. Hear from our leading practitioners and stay ahead of the trends in one of the world’s most dynamic and...falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/legal-insights-episode-7-the-role-of-experts-in-onshore-proceedings-part-3-arabic--73825321
The discussion examines Decision No. 210 of 2025, which introduced new provisions concerning the appointment of experts regarding the experts’ fees. Ms. Ishraga also shares her invaluable insights on the evolving role of court-appointed experts and their future impact on litigation before the UAE courts.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73825321Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:53:00 +0000Clyde & CoIn the third and final part of this three-part mini-series, Abdelmajid Alsalous concludes his discussion with Ms. Ishraga Abutaha on the role of court-appointed experts in the UAE onshore courts. The discussion examines Decision No. 210 of 2025,...
The discussion examines Decision No. 210 of 2025, which introduced new provisions concerning the appointment of experts regarding the experts’ fees. Ms. Ishraga also shares her invaluable insights on the evolving role of court-appointed experts and their future impact on litigation before the UAE courts.
]]>563falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/legal-insights-episode-6-the-role-of-experts-in-onshore-proceedings-part-2-arabic--73825125
This second part of the three-part mini-series explores the extent to which party-appointed consultant reports are considered by court-appointed experts and whether such reports carry weight in the expert’s assessment. Also up for discussion is whether a consulting expert may serve simultaneously as a court-appointed expert in the same matter, and the team examine the expert’s methodology and whether court-appointed experts may request the court to appoint additional specialists to assist in finalising an expert report.  

The episode comes to a close as the team consider whether experts are expected to undertake legal research - not for the purposes of litigation, but as part of maintaining and developing their professional expertise and practice.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73825125Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:45:00 +0000Clyde & CoIn this episode of Legal Insights, Sherif Maher and Abdelmajid Alsalous continue the discussion with Ms. Ishraga Abutaha on the role of court-appointed experts in the UAE onshore courts.   This second part of the three-part mini-series explores the...
This second part of the three-part mini-series explores the extent to which party-appointed consultant reports are considered by court-appointed experts and whether such reports carry weight in the expert’s assessment. Also up for discussion is whether a consulting expert may serve simultaneously as a court-appointed expert in the same matter, and the team examine the expert’s methodology and whether court-appointed experts may request the court to appoint additional specialists to assist in finalising an expert report.  

The episode comes to a close as the team consider whether experts are expected to undertake legal research - not for the purposes of litigation, but as part of maintaining and developing their professional expertise and practice.]]>1365falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/legal-insights-episode-5-the-role-of-experts-in-onshore-proceedings-part-1-arabic--72966926https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72966926Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:40:41 +0000Clyde & Co1438falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/legal-insights-episode-4-enforcement-of-arbitration-awards-part-2-arabic--72739410https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72739410Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:04:08 +0000Clyde & CoIn this episode of the Legal Insights podcast Sherif Maher, Hesham El Samra and Salma Sawalmah continue their discussion with guest Faisal Al Hamzi, addressing enforcement of arbitration awards and court judgments.620falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/legal-insights-episode-3-enforcement-of-arbitration-awards-part-1-arabic--72084042https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72084042Wed, 20 May 2026 14:07:30 +0000Clyde & Co1498falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/middle-east-operational-resilience-navigating-it-risks-and-business-continuity--72022784https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72022784Fri, 15 May 2026 16:35:19 +0000Clyde & CoIn today’s rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape, businesses operating across the Middle East face a complex mix of physical disruption and escalating cyber risk. In this podcast episode Ruby Khnom, Zil Rehman and Paul Galbraith explore how...768falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-contracts-break-episode-3-the-difc-approach-to-non-performance-and-practical-steps-for-affected-businesses--71974701https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71974701Tue, 12 May 2026 11:36:21 +0000Clyde & CoIn the final episode of our Contracts Under Pressure podcast series, Justine Reeves and Rebecca Hilton turn to the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), examining how its hybrid legal framework approaches force majeure, before drawing the...192falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-contracts-break-episode-2-force-majeure-and-hardship-under-uae-and-saudi-law-when-courts-may-intervene--71974674https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71974674Tue, 12 May 2026 11:35:56 +0000Clyde & CoIn Episode Two of our Contracts Under Pressure podcast series, Justine Reeves and Rebecca Hilton turn to civil law systems in the Middle East, examining how the UAE and Saudi Arabia approach force majeure and hardship when contracts come under strain.261falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-contracts-break-episode-1-frustration-and-force-majeure-under-english-law-limits-risks-and-practical-implications--71974657https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71974657Tue, 12 May 2026 11:35:18 +0000Clyde & CoWhen disruption hits, what protection does English law really offer? In Episode One of our Contracts Under Pressure podcast series, Justine Reeves and Rebecca Hilton unpack why frustration is so hard to prove under English law, and why force majeure...365falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/clyde-co-20-years-in-abu-dhabi-episode-5-arbitration-and-mediation-in-a-modern-disputes-landscape--71972693https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71972693Tue, 12 May 2026 08:50:17 +0000Clyde & CoIn this next episode of our Abu Dhabi 20 year anniversary podcast series, we focus on arbitration and mediation, and how both have evolved to become central pillars of dispute resolution in the emirate. Hosted Keith Hutchison, partner in our Abu Dhabi...1948falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/clyde-co-20-years-in-abu-dhabi-episode-4-the-adgm-courts-and-offshore-jurisdiction--71672484https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71672484Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:44:20 +0000Clyde & CoIn this episode of our Abu Dhabi 20 year anniversary podcast series, we turn to the offshore court system and the jurisdiction of the Abu Dhabi Global Market, or ADGM, and consider how it has reshaped dispute resolution in the emirate.1529falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/legal-insights-episode-2-uae-legal-systems-common-law-vs-civil-law-arabic--71410678https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71410678Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:21:17 +0000Clyde & CoIn this second episode of the Legal Insights Podcast, our Arabic speaking team explore the foundations of the UAE’s unique legal landscape, where civil law traditions, Sharia principles, and common law frameworks coexist.2373falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/clyde-co-20-years-in-abu-dhabi-episode-3-the-evolution-of-the-onshore-courts--71410731https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71410731Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:10:28 +0000Clyde & CoIn this episode of our Abu Dhabi 20 year anniversary podcast series, we take a closer look at the evolution of the onshore Abu Dhabi courts. Hosted by Keith Hutchison, a commercial disputes partner in our Abu Dhabi office, the discussion brings...2013falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/clyde-co-20-years-in-abu-dhabi-episode-2-virtual-assets-in-the-adgm--71209798https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71209798Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:43:53 +0000Clyde & CoThis second episode of our Abu Dhabi anniversary podcast series and brings together hosts Barkha Doshi and Afreen Abedin with guest Arushi Goel. Arushi has worked across regulation, markets and digital assets for more than a decade, and she helps...1583falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/legal-insights-episode-1-uae-legal-systems-common-law-vs-civil-law--70225693.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70225693Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:28:58 +0000Clyde & CoIn this first episode of the Legal Insights Podcast, our team explores the foundations of the UAE’s unique legal landscape, where civil law traditions, Sharia principles, and common law frameworks coexist. Discover how the UAE’s legal system operates....]]>2523falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/clyde-co-20-years-in-abu-dhabi-episode-1-from-foundations-to-future--68047702https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68047702Thu, 09 Oct 2025 08:39:36 +0000Clyde & CoIn the opening episode of our Abu Dhabi 20-year podcast series, we take a reflective journey through the city’s remarkable transformation. From its modest beginnings to its emergence as a global hub, Abu Dhabi’s evolution is a story of ambition,...2254falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/instruments-of-the-egyptian-capital-markets-episode-2--59530103https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59530103Mon, 22 Apr 2024 10:06:26 +0000Clyde & CoWelcome to the second episode of the Clyde & Co’s podcast series titled “Instruments of the Egyptian Capital Markets”, brought to you by Barakat, Maher & Partners in association with Clyde & Co.1712falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/instruments-of-the-egyptian-capital-markets-episode-1--59258672Instruments of the Egyptian Capital Markets”, brought to you by Barakat, Maher & Partners in association with Clyde & Co.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59258672Thu, 04 Apr 2024 07:12:00 +0000Clyde & CoWelcome to the first episode of the Clyde & Co’s podcast series titled “Instruments of the Egyptian Capital Markets”, brought to you by Barakat, Maher & Partners in association with Clyde & Co.Instruments of the Egyptian Capital Markets”, brought to you by Barakat, Maher & Partners in association with Clyde & Co.]]>2041falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/being-a-regional-mea-employer-episode-8-tunisia--56343788Amy Guest invites consultant Hakim Berrah to discuss the dynamic employment space in Tunisia and seek to answer the following questions:

1. What is happening in Tunisia?
2. From an employer’s perspective what are the key things an employer needs to know?
3. What are the opportunities for businesses? Where do you see a lot of activity taking place?
4. Is the employment framework employer friendly or employee friendly?

During this episode, employers and businesses will gain an understanding of the employment framework and a market update in Tunisia.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56343788Fri, 04 Aug 2023 07:37:00 +0000Clyde & CoIn this episode, senior associate https://www.clydeco.com/en/people/g/amy-guest invites consultant https://www.clydeco.com/en/people/b/hakim-berrah to discuss the dynamic employment space in Tunisia and seek to answer the following questions: - What...Amy Guest invites consultant Hakim Berrah to discuss the dynamic employment space in Tunisia and seek to answer the following questions:

1. What is happening in Tunisia?
2. From an employer’s perspective what are the key things an employer needs to know?
3. What are the opportunities for businesses? Where do you see a lot of activity taking place?
4. Is the employment framework employer friendly or employee friendly?

During this episode, employers and businesses will gain an understanding of the employment framework and a market update in Tunisia.]]>779falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/being-a-regional-mea-employer-episode-7-morocco--56209460

1. From an employer’s perspective what are the key things an employer needs to know?
2. What are the opportunities for businesses? Where do you see a lot of activity taking place?
3. Is the employment framework employer friendly or employee friendly?
4. What’s on the horizon in the coming months?

During this episode, employers and businesses will gain an understanding of the employment framework and a market update in Morocco.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56209460Fri, 28 Jul 2023 08:00:00 +0000Clyde & CoIn this episode, senior associate Amy Guest invites consultant Hakim Berrah to discuss the dynamic employment space in Morocco and seek to answer the following questions: - From an employer’s perspective what are the key things an employer needs to...

1. From an employer’s perspective what are the key things an employer needs to know?
2. What are the opportunities for businesses? Where do you see a lot of activity taking place?
3. Is the employment framework employer friendly or employee friendly?
4. What’s on the horizon in the coming months?

During this episode, employers and businesses will gain an understanding of the employment framework and a market update in Morocco.]]>862falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/being-a-regional-mea-employer-episode-6-lebanon--56209354

1. Has there been any changes to the employment legislation to address the current challenges in Lebanon?
2. What are the key things an employer needs to know about operating in Lebanon?
3. How easy is it to terminate employees in Lebanon?
4. Where are you seeing opportunities for business and activity taking place?
5. Is the employment framework employer friendly or employee friendly?
6. What’s on the horizon in the coming months?

During this episode, employers and businesses will gain an understanding of the employment framework and a market update in Lebanon.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56209354Wed, 26 Jul 2023 08:00:00 +0000Clyde & CoIn this episode, senior associate Amy Guest invites associate Elodie Chalhoub to discuss the employment space in Lebanon and seek to answer the following questions: - Has there been any changes to the employment legislation to address the current...

1. Has there been any changes to the employment legislation to address the current challenges in Lebanon?
2. What are the key things an employer needs to know about operating in Lebanon?
3. How easy is it to terminate employees in Lebanon?
4. Where are you seeing opportunities for business and activity taking place?
5. Is the employment framework employer friendly or employee friendly?
6. What’s on the horizon in the coming months?

During this episode, employers and businesses will gain an understanding of the employment framework and a market update in Lebanon.]]>1376falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/being-a-regional-mea-employer-episode-5-algeria--54552478

1. From an employer’s perspective what are the key things an employer needs to know?
2. What are the opportunities for businesses? Where do you see a lot of activity taking place?
3. Is the employment framework employer friendly or employee friendly?
4. What’s on the horizon in the coming months?

During this episode, employers and businesses will gain an understanding of the employment framework and a market update in Algeria.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54552478Tue, 04 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0000Clyde & CoIn this episode, Senior Associate Amy Guest invites Consultant Hakim Berrah to discuss the dynamic employment space in Algeria and seek to answer the following questions: - From an employer’s perspective what are the key things an employer needs to...

1. From an employer’s perspective what are the key things an employer needs to know?
2. What are the opportunities for businesses? Where do you see a lot of activity taking place?
3. Is the employment framework employer friendly or employee friendly?
4. What’s on the horizon in the coming months?

During this episode, employers and businesses will gain an understanding of the employment framework and a market update in Algeria.]]>1357falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/being-a-regional-mea-employer-episode-4-south-africa--54552247

1. From an employer’s perspective what are the key things an employer needs to know?
2. What are the opportunities for businesses? Where do you see a lot of activity taking place?
3. Is the employment framework employer friendly or employee friendly?
4. What’s on the horizon in the coming months?

During this episode, employers and businesses will gain an understanding of the employment framework and a market update in South Africa.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54552247Fri, 23 Jun 2023 15:15:00 +0000Clyde & CoIn this episode, Senior Associate Amy Guest invites Partner Mphengoa Phooko to discuss the dynamic employment space in South Africa and seek to answer the following questions: - From an employer’s perspective what are the key things an employer needs...

1. From an employer’s perspective what are the key things an employer needs to know?
2. What are the opportunities for businesses? Where do you see a lot of activity taking place?
3. Is the employment framework employer friendly or employee friendly?
4. What’s on the horizon in the coming months?

During this episode, employers and businesses will gain an understanding of the employment framework and a market update in South Africa.]]>751falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/being-a-regional-mea-employer-episode-3-egypt--54552033

1. From an employer’s perspective what are the key things an employer needs to know?
2. What are the opportunities for businesses? Where do you see a lot of activity taking place?
3. Is the employment framework employer friendly or employee friendly?
4. What’s on the horizon in the coming months?

During this episode, employers and businesses will gain an understanding of the employment framework and a market update in Egypt.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54552033Thu, 22 Jun 2023 08:51:00 +0000Clyde & CoIn this episode, Senior Associate Amy Guest invites Senior Associate, Moataz El Sherbini to discuss the dynamic employment space in Egypt and seek to answer the following questions: - From an employer’s perspective what are the key things an employer...

1. From an employer’s perspective what are the key things an employer needs to know?
2. What are the opportunities for businesses? Where do you see a lot of activity taking place?
3. Is the employment framework employer friendly or employee friendly?
4. What’s on the horizon in the coming months?

During this episode, employers and businesses will gain an understanding of the employment framework and a market update in Egypt.]]>588falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/being-a-regional-mea-employer-episode-2-tanzania--53072966Amy Guest invites Partner, Aliko Simon to discuss the dynamic employment space in Tanzania and seek to answer the following questions:

1. From an employer's perspective what are they key things an employer needs to know?
2. What are the opportunities for businesses? Where do you see a lot of activity taking place?
3. Is the employment framework employer friendly or employee friendly?
4. What's on the horizon in the coming months?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53072966Thu, 02 Mar 2023 15:47:34 +0000Clyde & CoIn this episode, Senior Associate https://www.clydeco.com/en/people/g/amy-guest invites Partner, https://www.clydeco.com/en/people/s/aliko-simon to discuss the dynamic employment space in Tanzania and seek to answer the following questions: 1. From...Amy Guest invites Partner, Aliko Simon to discuss the dynamic employment space in Tanzania and seek to answer the following questions:

1. From an employer's perspective what are they key things an employer needs to know?
2. What are the opportunities for businesses? Where do you see a lot of activity taking place?
3. Is the employment framework employer friendly or employee friendly?
4. What's on the horizon in the coming months?]]>951falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/being-a-regional-mea-employer-episode-1-kenya--52055850
1. From an employer’s perspective what are the key things an employer needs to know?
2. What are the opportunities for businesses? Where do you see a lot of activity taking place?
3. Is the employment framework employer friendly or employee friendly?
4. What’s on the horizon in the coming months?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52055850Wed, 14 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000Clyde & CoIn this episode, Senior Associate Amy Guest invites Partner, Mellap Wataka to discuss the dynamic employment space in Kenya and seek to answer the following questions: 1. From an employer’s perspective what are the key things an employer needs to...
1. From an employer’s perspective what are the key things an employer needs to know?
2. What are the opportunities for businesses? Where do you see a lot of activity taking place?
3. Is the employment framework employer friendly or employee friendly?
4. What’s on the horizon in the coming months?]]>828falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/challenges-facing-the-middle-east-construction-industry-contractors-attempts-to-restrain-recourse-to-performance-bonds-part-two--51849739https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51849739Fri, 11 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000Clyde & CoIn the second and final part of this episode, Andrew, Duncan and William look at real life cases across different jurisdictions whereby the Courts have intervened in the calling of performancebonds. Contractors will leave the episode with a clear...2657falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/challenges-facing-the-middle-east-construction-industry-contractors-attempts-to-restrain-recourse-to-performance-bonds-part-one--51849687https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51849687Thu, 10 Nov 2022 08:45:00 +0000Clyde & CoIn this two-part episode, Andrew Archer, Duncan Miller SC and William Marshall discuss the commercial purpose behind cash performance bonds and the differing approaches local Courts have taken to intervening in a relationship between a contractor and...1885falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/projects-construction-challenges-facing-the-middle-east-construction-industry-price-escalation--49059067
In this episode, Alexa Hall and Richard Harding QC explore the potential options available to contractors operating in the UAE to recover their additional costs.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49059067Mon, 14 Mar 2022 16:58:08 +0000Clyde & CoPrice escalation is a widespread concern amongst many contractors in the region. The price of steel has increased globally, shipping costs are five times higher than pre-COVID-19 levels and containers are becoming increasingly harder to source. In...
In this episode, Alexa Hall and Richard Harding QC explore the potential options available to contractors operating in the UAE to recover their additional costs.]]>2123falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/employment-episode-3-agile-working-and-return-to-the-workplace-can-your-employees-now-work-from-anywhere--45322052
As employers start asking employees to return to the workplace and as the summer months approach, employers are increasingly being asked by employees whether they can work remotely from outside of the UAE, KSA and Qatar and combine this with leave. The podcast discusses the legal frameworks around WFH and the issues surrounding operating a remote working policy, together with any surrounding issues of combining this with leave requests.

Rebecca will focus on the UAE, Sara will focus on KSA and Emma on Qatar. Barbara will speak about the tax and social security implications of remote working.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45322052Wed, 16 Jun 2021 09:00:07 +0000Clyde & CoIn the third episode of our MEA Employment Law podcast series, our employment partners are joined by Barbara Henzen, Head of Tax and Corporate Services at KPMG, to discuss agile working and returning to the workplace. As employers start asking...
As employers start asking employees to return to the workplace and as the summer months approach, employers are increasingly being asked by employees whether they can work remotely from outside of the UAE, KSA and Qatar and combine this with leave. The podcast discusses the legal frameworks around WFH and the issues surrounding operating a remote working policy, together with any surrounding issues of combining this with leave requests.

Rebecca will focus on the UAE, Sara will focus on KSA and Emma on Qatar. Barbara will speak about the tax and social security implications of remote working.]]>1733falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/employment-episode-2-business-reorganisations-in-the-uae-saudi-arabia-and-qatar--44435640
Rebecca Ford will discuss what this means for the UAE, including in the DIFC and ADGM. Sara Khoja will focus on Saudi Arabia and Emma Higham will touch upon Qatar, including what to know for companies based in the QFC.

Speakers: Emma Higham, Rebecca Ford, Sara Khoja]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44435640Thu, 22 Apr 2021 12:55:21 +0000Clyde & CoIn the second episode of our MEA Employment Law podcast series employment partners Rebecca Ford, Sara Khoja and Emma Higham discuss the very topical issue of employer restructuring and business reorganisations and how this is applied in the UAE, Saudi...
Rebecca Ford will discuss what this means for the UAE, including in the DIFC and ADGM. Sara Khoja will focus on Saudi Arabia and Emma Higham will touch upon Qatar, including what to know for companies based in the QFC.

Speakers: Emma Higham, Rebecca Ford, Sara Khoja]]>1861falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/employment-episode-1-restrictive-covenants-and-protection-of-confidential-information--43827119
In the first episode of our MEA Employment Law podcast series on key employment issues across the Middle East & Africa region, employment partners Rebecca Ford, Sara Khoja and Emma Higham discuss the enforcement by employers in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar of post-termination restrictions and protection of confidentiality.

Speakers: Rebecca Ford, Sara Khoja, Emma Higham]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43827119Wed, 10 Mar 2021 15:39:12 +0000Clyde & CoIn the past year as businesses are forced to make headcount reductions, the staff remaining are key – both in terms of business continuity and the knowledge of the business and customers that they hold. An organisation doesn't want to see valuable...
In the first episode of our MEA Employment Law podcast series on key employment issues across the Middle East & Africa region, employment partners Rebecca Ford, Sara Khoja and Emma Higham discuss the enforcement by employers in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar of post-termination restrictions and protection of confidentiality.

Speakers: Rebecca Ford, Sara Khoja, Emma Higham]]>2207falsefull