Welcome to this month's Law
Update
Welcome to the May 2025 edition of Law Update. This month, we
spotlight the continued relevance and growing influence of English
law across the MENA region—a legal framework that remains
foundational in commercial dealings, corporate structuring, and
dispute resolution.
From capital markets to corporate governance, the application of
English law has long provided clarity, predictability, and global
credibility to cross-border transactions. But its role is not
static. As our contributors illustrate, English legal principles
are evolving, and their influence is expanding in new and nuanced
ways across MENA jurisdictions.
In this edition, we explore critical contract law
issues—from liability for contractual statements and warranty
classification, to knowledge qualifiers and anti-sandbagging
clauses. These technical points are not just theoretical
distinctions—they carry significant commercial and legal
consequences for
