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This webinar features a panel of oil and gas legal specialists from across our global network. Topics will include cross-border mergers and acquisitions, sanctions, employment law, and regulatory changes affecting companies operating in the Middle East.
Employment and Labour Law considerations for Oil and Gas companies in the Middle East
Managing people in the Middle East’s oil and gas sector comes with unique legal challenges. In this focused session, we will guide you through the region’s evolving employment and labour law landscape.
Negotiating contracts on Middle East Oil and Gas projects
Strong contracts are the foundation of successful Oil and Gas ventures. This session will unpack the key considerations when negotiating Oil and Gas contracts in the Middle East, including allocation of risk for exceptional events, governing law and local content and supply chain requirements.
Middle Eastern Civil Laws – what to watch out for
This session will provide a practical overview of key civil law principles across the region, including contract enforcement, liability, and dispute resolution.
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Show me all press releasesPinsent Masons Advises on World’s Largest Consented Offshore Wind Project
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has advised the developer in securing development consent from the Scottish Government for the Berwick Bank Offshore Wind Farm—now officially the largest consented offshore wind project in the world.
Pinsent Masons announces FY24/25 results
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has today unveiled its unaudited financial results for the year ending 30 April 2025. This year's results have delivered a revenue increase of 4.7% after a year of continued growth within the firm’s core sectors and across its jurisdictions.
Pinsent Masons advises on the acquisition of the Port of Nigg
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has advised Mitsui & Co. Europe Ltd (Mitsui) and Mitsui O.S.K. lines Ltd (MOL) on their joint acquisition of Global Energy Service Holding Limited, the holding entity of the Port of Nigg, from the Global Energy Group.
