Ahmed Al Maamoun Al Shorbagy

A Year-End Insight into Energy & Climate Law

This special edition of Law Update, marking Al Tamimi & Company’s 35th anniversary, explores the evolving legal landscape of energy and climate law across the region.

As the Middle East prioritises sustainable growth, this edition examines key developments shaping the future of the sector. From the UAE’s Federal Law No. 11 of 2024 to advancements in green hydrogen, solar financing, and carbon capture technology, we spotlight the innovative strides and challenges defining this critical area.

We also go into Saudi Arabia’s initiatives to integrate carbon capture into its industrial expansion and Egypt’s AFRICARBONEX platform, which underscores the region’s commitment to a sustainable and inclusive future.

Join us as we celebrate 35 years of legal excellence and forward-thinking insights, paving the way for a more sustainable tomorrow.

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Biography

He is a distinguished legal professional with over 13 years of extensive experience, currently specializing in Regional White Collar Crime and Investigations. His career journey encompasses a diverse range of roles, reflecting his dynamic legal expertise and commitment to excellence.

Having served as a Judge at the Economic Court/Bankruptcy Judge, he brought forth a wealth of knowledge and insights into the intricacies of economic and financial legal matters. Prior to this role, he demonstrated his versatility by excelling as a Banking Lawyer and a Public Prosecutor.

Educationally, he holds a Master of Laws (LLM) degree in International Business Transactions from Indiana University School of Law, complementing his solid foundation laid during his bachelor’s degree in Law from the University of Alexandria.

His proficiency extends across multiple legal domains, including Criminal Law, Companies Law, Business Law, Telecommunication Law, Consumer Law, Information Technology Law, Competition Law, Civil Law, Banking Law, Bankruptcy Law, Capital Market, Corporate Law, Finance Law, Labor Law, Intellectual Property Law, Criminal Law, Maritime Law, Civil Aviation Law, and Insurance.

A lecturer in Commercial and company laws, he imparts his knowledge and expertise to aspiring legal professionals. Noteworthy is his fluency in English, making him bilingual and enhancing his ability to navigate complex legal issues across international borders.

His investigative acumen is a standout aspect of his skill set. With a focus on Criminal Investigations, and Financial Crime Investigations he has consistently delivered results in complex legal scenarios.

Recent Experience

Currently, handling several high-profile public opinion corruption cases, for example, one of them in Qatar related to a bribe exceeding 21 Million Riyals and another related to a VIP in relation to manipulation of stock prices.
Corruption and cases related to public funds involving VIPs in the region (Qatar and UAE),
Providing expert legal advice to ensure compliance with AML and Corruption laws and regulations.
Offered specialized legal training on combating corruption and anti-money laundering to international companies.
He also spearheaded multiple investigations into corruption within international companies (confidential).