Mohamed El Hawawy Joint Managing Partner, Dubai
The Third Party Litigation Funding Law Review Sixth Edition Contribution from UAE Partners
We are delighted to share that Mohamed El Hawawy, Joint Managing Partner, and Natalie Jensen, Partner, from our Dubai office, have contributed the UAE chapter to the recently published Sixth Edition of the Third Party Litigation Funding Law Review.
This esteemed publication offers a comprehensive overview and an annual guide to the law and practice of third-party funding in jurisdictions, including the UAE, where it is reasonably well established. With a focus on significant recent cases and developments, it examines the key features of the legal and regulatory regimes governing funding agreements and practical considerations when structuring these agreements.
In their chapter, Mohamed El Hawawy and Natalie Jensen explore recent developments in the governance of UAE arbitration laws and how this will impact litigation funding.
To read contributions by Mohamed and Natalie, please click here.
Follow this link to see the full review and contributions by other jurisdictions.
Natalie Jensen Partner
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