Middle East & Africa
Welcome to Clyde & Co's Middle East & Africa channel. Hear from our leading practitioners and stay ahead of the trends in one of the world’s most dynamic and constantly evolving regions.
Our Middle East & Africa episodes
28 April 2026
20 years in Abu Dhabi | Episode 4 | The ADGM courts and offshore jurisdiction
In this episode of our Abu Dhabi 20 year anniversary podcast series, we turn to the offshore court system and the jurisdiction of the Abu Dhabi Global Market, or ADGM, and consider how it has reshaped dispute resolution in the emirate.
22 April 2026
Legal Insights | Episode 2 | UAE Legal Systems: Common Law vs Civil Law (Arabic)
In this second episode of the Legal Insights Podcast, our Arabic speaking team explore the foundations of the UAE’s unique legal landscape, where civil law traditions, Sharia principles, and common law frameworks coexist.
20 April 2026
20 years in Abu Dhabi | Episode 3 | The evolution of the onshore courts
Over the past two decades, Abu Dhabi has transformed its legal landscape. What was once a relatively limited forum for resolving complex commercial disputes has evolved into a modern, technology driven court system that supports international business and investment.
13 April 2026
20 years in Abu Dhabi | Episode 2 | Virtual Assets in the ADGM
This second episode of our Abu Dhabi anniversary podcast series brings together hosts Barkha Doshi and Afreen Abedin with guest Arushi Goel. Arushi has worked across regulation, markets and digital assets for more than a decade, and she helps break down how the Abu Dhabi Global Market’s regulatory framework has shifted as the virtual assets market has grown.
09 October 2025
20 years in Abu Dhabi | Episode 1 | From foundations to future
In the opening episode of our Abu Dhabi 20-year podcast series, we take a reflective journey through the city’s remarkable transformation, to it's emergence as a global hub. Throughout the episode we discuss Abu Dhabi’s evolution and its story of ambition and innovation.