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It has been over three months since we moved to our new home in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and the new office has been nothing short of exceptional. As we kick off the new year, we remain fully focused and committed to our people and our clients. Our new DIFC office will support our Firm's talent recruitment and growth strategy and will enable more active engagement with our international and local clients. We’re really excited about the future of the Firm in the UAE and we hope to see you at the new office this year. 📍 Al Fattan Currency House Tower 2, Level 16 PO Box 507176 DIFC Dubai, UAE https://lnkd.in/d4xFDvtC Borys Dackiw Joanna Matthews Taylor Tim Meredith Rana Hamooda Kerry Morgan-Cranston Assoc. CIPD

AmCham Dubai Health Sector Committee Meeting in Partnership with MSD This morning, Friday, November 1st, our Health Sector Committee convened at the offices of Baker McKenzie to tackle crucial topics shaping the future of healthcare. The meeting focused on two primary objectives: 1️⃣ Enhancing Data Compliance and Health Privacy Standards: Members engaged in a comprehensive discussion on the evolving data landscape, emphasizing best practices for safeguarding patient information and navigating cross-border data sharing within the GCC’s regulatory frameworks. 2️⃣ Supporting Workforce Development in eHealth: With the upcoming eHealth Workforce Development Conference 2024 our committee explored strategies to boost digital competencies and align with regional digital health goals, highlighting the importance of a skilled workforce to drive sustainable healthcare innovation. Thank you Baker & McKenzie for hosting. These collaborative efforts are essential to advancing healthcare priorities within the UAE and beyond. Hani Naja-Baker McKenzie, SAMIA KANAWATI -MSD GCC, Kevin Anis Massoudi -Varian , Robert Mikhael -H for Health, Karim Asaad - Revvity, Sarah Hariz and Razan Gharaibeh - Organon META (Middle East, Turkey & Africa), Niveen Osman and Mohamed Shamekh - Amgen, Avinass Kumar Veeravanallur - Danaher Corporation, Sarah Byrch, Cynthia Rayees, Maissa Al Khafajy, Sema Corbaci , Jennifer Kozaily, PharmD, LLM, CPHRM, CPPS - American Hospital Dubai , Sami Mohamed -Pfizer Alexander Burger Solventum Rawad Abou Rjeily -Al Manarah Insurance Services, Ahmad Abu Eid -Procter & Gamble Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa Laya Aoun-Hani Baker McKenzie Cara Nazari #AmChamDubai #HealthcareInnovation #HealthData #eHealth #WorkforceDevelopment #MSD

May joy, prosperity and happiness illuminate your life and your home during this festive season. Happy Diwali from your friends at Baker McKenzie!

We have successfully advised Fourth Milling Company (MC4), on its successful IPO on the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul). This successful offering of a 30% stake is a testament to the company’s robust growth and potential for continued success. Congratulations to MC4 on this impressive achievement! The team comprises of Nadine Nassar Sara AlNasser Lama AlHabib Hayat AlAbdulwahed. This marks the fourth milling company that Baker McKenzie has advised on an IPO, underscoring our extensive expertise in the sector.  https://lnkd.in/dbqe2ksb #bakermckenzie #capitalmarkets #saudiarabia #IPO #Tadawul

Saudi Arabia has released new guidance on data breach incidents, notification and response. Read more from our Baker McKenzie InsightPlus article which summarizes the key takeaways for organizations to consider when implementing response procedures and mechanisms for responding to data breach incidents: https://lnkd.in/dhmBrzQp Abdulrahman Alajlan Dino Wilkinson Zahi Younes Marilyn Acquah #DataPrivacy #SaudiArabia #Compliance #DataBreach #PDPL

Cairo, Egypt — October 27, 2024 From the session “Best Practices on Drafting Arbitration Clauses: The Implications of Pathological Clauses” at The Egyptian Center for Arbitration and Settlement of Non-Banking Financial Disputes . This insightful session was led by Ms. Sally Kotb FCIArb, — Dispute Resolution and International Arbitration Partner at Baker McKenzie — alongside Mr. Luka Kristovic-Blazevic, Head of ME Arbitration and Partner at Baker McKenzie.

20 days to go till our annual Baker McKenzie Middle East, Türkiye and Africa (META) Tax Forum in Dubai on 14 November 2024. We have lined up a diverse group of speakers and a thought-provoking programme designed with tax technical sessions on Corporate Tax, Pillar 2, VAT and Transfer Pricing, as well as big picture horizon scanning sessions including on ESG, Digitalisation, M&A and Customs trends and their impact on business taxation. This is shaping up to be another exciting event, register now as spaces are limited: https://lnkd.in/dY33Qydj Looking forward to seeing you in Dubai! Reggie Mezu Tina Hsieh Ben Phillips Trusha Makan Laya Aoun-Hani Folkert Mulder Khrystyna Knygynytska Denny Da Silva Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) Virusha Subban Tsanga Mukumba Remo Ursula Diale-Ali Dr. Erdal Ekinci Orhan Pala Marnin Michaels Daniel Ngumy Alex Pavel Omer Mahdi Baker McKenzie Tax Baker McKenzie South Africa Esin Attorney Partnership Baker McKenzie Law Firm - Saudi Arabia Helmy, Hamza & Partners - Baker McKenzie

We’re excited to announce that our partner, Dino Wilkinson, will be speaking at a virtual event hosted by LITT Institute, the LITT Think Tank, on 1 November 2024. The webinar will cover how global artificial intelligence (AI) regulations are pushing businesses to rethink innovation, the impact of privacy laws on AI development and compliance, and why responsible AI is more than just a buzzword. Dino will share insights in global regulatory developments in AI and the intersection of AI and privacy regulations. Register now by using this link: https://lnkd.in/dqViWW-A #AI #AIAregulation #ResponsibleAI #Privacy #Webinar #TechLaw

It was a delightful evening at yesterday’s IFLR Middle East Awards ceremony, filled with great conversations, celebrations, and memorable moments. To top it all off, we proudly took home a host of awards, including: 🏆 Middle East Domestic Deal of the Year for our role advising Affinity Holdings Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Aster DM Healthcare Limited, on the separation and sale of its GCC healthcare business to Alpha GCC Holdings. 🏆 Middle East M&A Deal of the Year for our role advising Allianz Group on the sale of its 51% shareholding in Allianz Saudi Fransi Cooperative Insurance Co to Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC). 🏆 Middle East Real Estate Team of the Year for its track record advising on market-leading and innovative real estate and hospitality deals across the region. This is yet another recognition of the strength and depth of our Baker McKenzie MENA Transactional practices. Congratulations to all the partners and lawyers involved, and a heartfelt thank you to our clients and peers for their continued recognition! #IFLR #Awards #transactionalpowerhouse Mohammad Al Rasheed Abeer Jarrar George Marshall Adnan Doha Keri Watkins Ghada El Ehwany Khaled Zowayed Hani Nassef Mohamed Elharmy Haya Massoud Rami Younes Tina Maria Kassouf Tessa Crawford Amir Ali Tala Shomar Aqsa Khan Sadiq Jana Al-Afoo Ismaeel Kazerooni Salman AlAbdulla Saud AlFantoukh Helmy, Hamza & Partners - Baker McKenzie Baker McKenzie Law Firm - Saudi Arabia

On 19 November 2024, we will be hosting our inaugural in-person Baker McKenzie Middle East, Türkiye and Africa (META) Employment Fastpass in Dubai. We will be joined by our cross-regional team of employment specialists from the UAE, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Morocco, Türkiye and South Africa, who will share the latest labour and employment law updates and trends across the META region and provide practical tips and best practices to implement. Join us on what is shaping up to be an exciting event – no passport or line ups for customs necessary! Spaces are limited so register now: https://lnkd.in/dC39S7mn #employmentlaw #MiddleEast #Türkiye #Africa Joanna Matthews Taylor Christiana O'Connell-Schizas Ghada El Ehwany Keltoum Boudribila Elif Nur Çakır Vurgun Johan Botes Baker McKenzie Law Firm - Saudi Arabia Helmy, Hamza & Partners - Baker McKenzie Esin Attorney Partnership Baker McKenzie South Africa Nasrollah & Associés – Baker McKenzie Morocco