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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
James MacCallum is a Partner in the Corporate Commercial practice in Abu Dhabi. He also co-heads the Al Tamimi & Company Healthcare Practice Group.
James’ principal areas of expertise are corporate and commercial advisory, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, regulatory compliance, commercial contracts, and business licensing. He advises and assists a wide variety of private sector and governmental concerns (both local and international).
The industry focus of James’ practice in recent years has been on the expanding private sector healthcare market (including the detailed regulatory framework applicable to it), as well as defence and industrial projects.
James is a British-qualified solicitor, who has been practising law in the UAE since joining Al Tamimi & Co in 2003. He practised for five years in the firm’s Dubai office and has since 2008 headed the Al Tamimi & Co corporate commercial practice in Abu Dhabi.
Recent Experience
- Huhtamaki Oyj (listed on the Helsinki Stock Exchange) on the acquisition of the manufacturing business of Positive Packaging group of companies across the UAE, India and East Africa.
- Etienne Lacroix Group on the formation of its joint venture, Emirates Defense Services, operating under the UAE offsets regime, with Emirates Defence Technology.
- Harsco Infrastructure on a merger with operations of Clayton Dubilier & Rice and the creation of Brand Energy & Infrastructure in the MENA region.
- TVM Capital on the formation, development and ultimate sale of ProVita International Medical Centre LLC in Abu Dhabi to NMC Health plc.
Language(s)
- English
- French
Education
1992 – Diplôme d’études juridiques françaises, Strasbourg University
1993 – LLB, Law with French, Leicester University
Admission
1996 – Solicitor in England & Wales
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