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Find out moreWelcome to this edition of Law Update, where we focus on the ever-evolving landscape of financial services regulation across the region. As the financial markets in the region continue to grow and diversify, this issue provides timely insights into the key regulatory developments shaping banking, investment, insolvency, and emerging technologies.
2025 is set to be a game-changer for the MENA region, with legal and regulatory shifts from 2024 continuing to reshape its economic landscape. Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, Iraq, Qatar, and Bahrain are all implementing groundbreaking reforms in sustainable financing, investment laws, labor regulations, and dispute resolution. As the region positions itself for deeper global integration, businesses must adapt to a rapidly evolving legal environment.
Our Eyes on 2025 publication provides essential insights and practical guidance on the key legal updates shaping the year ahead—equipping you with the knowledge to stay ahead in this dynamic market.
Frank Lucente is a Partner in the Corporate Commercial practice of the Qatar office having previously worked in this field in Australia, Asia and the Middle East for over 25 years. Frank has had a wide exposure to all manner of corporate commercial transactions as well as having had experience in trusts and taxation.
Frank advises clients on most aspects of Corporate Commercial law and provides practical advice on business structures. He has dealt with all manner of business establishments and is quick to recognise particular concerns of clients and provide practical solutions in a timely manner.
Frank has acted for a number of clients including NYSE-Euronext, Thyssen-Krupp, GE Oil & Gas, Qatar Rail, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Chevron-Phillips, Msheireb Properties; Lufthansa, Fiat-Chrysler and Qatar Islamic Bank.
1987 – Bachelor of Laws, University of Melbourne
1978 – Bachelor of Arts with Honours, La Trobe University
1988 – Supreme Court of Victoria
1988 – High Court of Australia
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