New financial district launched in Abu Dhabi *

United Arab Emirates - May 2 2013
GMAD will be located in Abu Dhabi's new financial heart, Al Maryah Island. Similar to the other financial free zone in the UAE (the DIFC in Dubai)…

Co-authors: Hazel Shakur QuinN, Alexander Currie.

DIFC court jurisdiction becomes an option for international disputes - a boost for dispute resolution in the Middle East *

United Arab Emirates - November 1 2011
The Dubai government has issued a new law to widen the jurisdiction of the DIFC Courts: an important development which will be of significance to all international businesses with interests in the Middle East.

Co-authors: Stuart Paterson, Sonya Leydecker.

Opening of new arbitration centre in Bahrain *

Bahrain - March 2 2010
On 10 January 2010, Bahrain launched its new arbitration centre, known as BCDR-AAA, a partnership between the government and the American Arbitration Association.

Co-authors: Stuart Paterson, Craig Tevendale.