ArticlePower Purchase Agreements - Renewable Energies And Green Hydrogen In Libya – The Legal FrameworkThe PPA would typically be concluded between the sponsor and either GECOL or REAOL. LibyaEnergy and Natural ResourcesAmereller Legal Consultants
ArticleTaxation In Libya And Repatriation Of Profits - Renewable Energies And Green Hydrogen In Libya – The Legal FrameworkThere are no general tax and customs exemptions for renewable energy projects in Libya, nor are there general tax and customs exemptions for investments in green hydrogen. LibyaEnergy and Natural ResourcesAmereller Legal Consultants
ArticleAdministrative Contracts - Renewable Energies And Green Hydrogen In Libya – The Legal FrameworkAny contracts with the Libyan authorities in connection with the project will be subject to the Administrative Contracts Regulation (ACR) as supplemented by Decree 12/2023. LibyaGovernment, Public SectorAmereller Legal Consultants
ArticleDispute Resolution And Investment Protection - Renewable Energies And Green Hydrogen In Libya – The Legal FrameworkThe ACR provides for the exclusive jurisdiction of the Libyan courts for all disputes based on a government contract. LibyaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationAmereller Legal Consultants
ArticleLand Allocation - Renewable Energies And Green Hydrogen In Libya – The Legal FrameworkThe allocation of project land is typically regulated by the PPA. LibyaReal Estate and ConstructionAmereller Legal Consultants
ArticleCorporate Tax In The UAE Free Zones – Clarification On The Qualifying Income And Substance Requirements For The Qualifying Free Zone PersonsOn the 1st of June 2023, provisions of the Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 – Taxation of Corporation and Businesses (further also as the ‘UAE CT Law') entered into force and became an immanent part...United Arab EmiratesTaxAmereller Legal Consultants
ArticleExport – The Role Of Green Hydrogen - Renewable Energies And Green Hydrogen In Libya – The Legal FrameworkThe idea of exporting green electricity from North Africa to Europe has been under discussion for many years. It is prominently associated with the DESERTEC initiative. LibyaEnergy and Natural ResourcesAmereller Legal Consultants
ArticleCan Distribution Disputes Be Submitted To Arbitration In Jordan?Upon examination and deliberation, we have found that the facts of the lawsuit indicate that on 10/01/2019, the plaintiff [.], represented by [.], filed the initial Case No. 135/2019...United Arab EmiratesLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationAmereller Legal Consultants
ArticleKurdistan Regional Government Council Of Ministers Obliges Private Sector Employees To Ensure That At Least 75% Of Their Workforce Is LocalThe Decree provides a clear obligation on private sector employers to ensure that at least 75% of their work force is constituted of local employees, leaving a maximum of 25%...United Arab EmiratesEmployment and HRAmereller Legal Consultants
ArticleEgyptian Minister Of Finance Decree On Partial Suspension Of VAT For Importers Of Industrial Machines And EquipmentA new decree was issued by the Egyptian Minister of Finance suspending the value added tax (VAT) on machines and equipment imported for factories and production units if the industrial producer meets specific requirements.EgyptTaxAmereller Legal Consultants
ArticleCompetent Administrative Authorities - Renewable Energies And Green Hydrogen In Libya – The Legal FrameworkThe Libyan electricity sector is characterized by various entities with overlapping competencies. LibyaEnergy and Natural ResourcesAmereller Legal Consultants
ArticleEgypt's Electronic Collateral Register Commencement Of OperationThe operation of the ECR marks another step towards modernizing the secured debt infrastructure.EgyptFinance and BankingAmereller Legal Consultants
ArticleNew Amendments To The Value Added Tax ("VAT") Executive Regulation No. 66 Of 2017The Ministry of Finance Decree No. 24 of 2023 (the "Decree") was published in the Official Gazette on 11 January 2023, and entered into force as of 12 January 2023. The Decree amends, adds to and annuls several...United Arab EmiratesTaxAmereller Legal Consultants
ArticleA New Era Of Public Private Partnership In The Egyptian Railway SectorThe Egyptian railway sector has been at the epicenter of the current Administration's development plans for a more connected and more fluid trade and urban activity across the Egyptian territory. EgyptGovernment, Public SectorAmereller Legal Consultants
ArticleIntroduction To Renewable Energies And Green Hydrogen In Libya – The Legal FrameworkLibya has excellent conditions for renewable energies both in the fields of solar and wind energy, though the tremendous potential is thus far untapped.LibyaEnergy and Natural ResourcesAmereller Legal Consultants
ArticleLocal Registration Requirements - Renewable Energies And Green Hydrogen In Libya – The Legal FrameworkAny foreign company operating a renewable energy plant in Libya will be considered as ‘carrying on business' in Libya and would need to register a presence in Libya. LibyaEnergy and Natural ResourcesAmereller Legal Consultants
ArticleThe Accurate Interpretation Of Articles (20, 27) Of The Egypt Consumer Protection Law, Leads Our Office To Win A Major CaseAshraf Ali, Partner in AMERELLER's Cairo Office, with Ibrahim Abo Alsoud, Senior Litigation Associate, successfully represented a major global automotive brand in a litigation..EgyptConsumer ProtectionAmereller Legal Consultants
ArticleThe Egyptian Competition Authority On The Abuse Of A Market Dominant Position In The Online Food Delivery BusinessOn 26 May 2022, the Egyptian Competition Authority (ECA) issued a ground-breaking decision on the abuse of a market dominant position by an online food delivery platform.EgyptAntitrust/Competition LawAmereller Legal Consultants
ArticleKuwait's Court Of Cassation Upholds Arbitration Clause In Distribution AgreementFor many years, whether disputes based on distribution agreements may be submitted to arbitration was an unsettled matter in Kuwait.KuwaitLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationAmereller Legal Consultants
ArticleEgypt's Newest Law On Overdue Taxes – Law No. 153 Of 2022On Thursday, 28 July 2022, Law No. 153 of 2022 (the "Law") to override overdue fines and additional tax fees and to renew Law No. 79 of 2016 concerning tax disputes was enacted and published in the Official Gazette.EgyptTaxAmereller Legal Consultants