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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
Janet is a UK and Malaysian qualified lawyer. Prior to joining Al Tamimi, Janet practised in the tax, trade and wealth management practice group at Wong & Partners, a member firm of Baker McKenzie International in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. She also worked for a Magic Circle firm in London, United Kingdom.
Janet specialises in advising on corporate tax, withholding tax and VAT aspects in a broad range of industry sectors, including technology, finance, luxury retail, real estate and telecommunications. She has in-depth experience and knowledge on international tax structuring, complex tax litigation and tax aspects of cross border M&A, restructuring and private equity transactions.
Janet is recognized as a Rising Star Tax Practitioner in the UAE by the prestigious World Tax rankings, a global tax directory.
Recent Experience
- Advised a prominent state established foundation on cross-border tax issues arising from its fund investments across Europe.
- Successfully represented one of the largest advertising and communications corporation in a EUR 40 million landmark tax litigation before the highest appeal committee in the GCC region.
- Successfully represented a leading international insurance company and global oil and gas player in their tax disputes (combined value of USD 10 million) before the highest courts in the GCC region.
- Advised a well-known multinational conglomerate on the tax considerations arising from the restructuring of its joint ventures and investments in the United States, Middle East and Asia.
- Assisted a leading semi-government industrial development organization with conducting a VAT impact assessment to facilitate the implementation of VAT in its business operations.
Language(s)
- English
- Bahasa Malaysia
Education
2013 – Masters of Law, LLM, BPP Law School
2012 – Bar Professional Training Course, BPP Law School
2011 – Bachelors of Law, LLB (Hons), University of Manchester
Admission
2015 – Advocate and Solicitor of the Malayan High Court
2013 – Barrister-at-Law in England & Wales
Practice(s)
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