Managing Partner's Foreword

Welcome to this month's Law Update

Welcome to the latest edition of Law Update for February 2025. As we begin this new year, we turn our focus to one of the most critical sectors shaping the future of business in the Middle East: Competition Law. Across the GCC and the broader region, we are witnessing a rapid evolution in competition regulations, which are having a profound impact on market dynamics, business strategies, and investment opportunities. There is a growing global interest in what comes next.

This issue explores some of the most pressing developments in competition law, with a particular focus on merger control, anti-competitive practices, and the role of regulatory authorities. The UAE is gearing up for its major regime change with the recent issuance of the Ministerial Decree No. 3 of 2025 announcing the details of the turnover thresholds, which enters into force on March 31, 2025. All eyes will be on the UAE in 2025 to witness the development of