Husain Dawani

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

Husain is an Associate in Al Tamimi and Company’s Tax team. Husain is a qualified England & Wales solicitor.

Husain has experience in advising high net worth individuals, family businesses and leading corporate entities on both tax and real estate matters.

Husain also handled tax disputes involving multinational corporations in Saudi Arabia and advised corporations aiming to establish tax-efficient structures for their operations in the UAE.

Recent Experience

Advised high net-worth individuals on sale and purchase agreements pertaining to new and off-plan high value property purchases in the UAE.
Advised large corporations on the indirect tax implications on transactions involving commercial leases pertaining to buildings, warehouses and offices.
Advised a large international client of their rights and obligations in relation to their office and warehouse leases under KSA law.
Advised on corporate tax implications on the acquisition of a UAE company acquisition.
Advised on the establishment of tax efficient structures for subsidiaries, branches and representative offices of large multi-national corporations in the UAE.
Advised on the tax implications of entities seeking to establish a presence in the UAE.
Handled tax disputes pertaining to a prominent large multi-national corporation in the KSA.
Advised on the VAT and corporate tax registration requirements and the tax implications on the acquisition and sale of entities in the UAE.
Advised the withholding tax implications of a foreign company setting up an entity in the UAE.
Advised on the VAT implications of financing transactions in the UAE and Bahrain for large banks as well as the VAT implications of investment banking operations in the UAE.
Advised on the regulatory implications of a foreign fund establishing a presence in the UAE.