Lara Elmani

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

Lara is an Associate in Al Tamimi and Company’s Banking and Finance and Tax teams. Lara has recently qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales.

Since joining the firm, Lara has gained experience across advising on financial regulatory matters, high-value asset finance transactions, debt capital markets and advising high net worth individuals and leading corporate entities on AML/CTF obligations and targeted financial sanctions.

Recent Experience

Assisted in investigations involving fraud, bribery and corporate misconduct.
Advised financial services company on potential breaches of targeted financial sanctions in the UAE and KSA.
Represented financial institution clients in regulatory disputes in relation to financial regulatory breaches.
Acted as local counsel to FIVE on the issuance of $350 million green bonds on NASDAQ Dubai.
Assisted a well-known UAE family business with the restructuring of their entities across multiple jurisdictions.
Advised international banks and financial institutions on the tax implications of various financing arrangements in the UAE, Qatar, and the wider MENA region..
Advised a global oil company on Pillar II implications and various tax optimal restructuring options in the UAE.
Conducted FATCA/CRS assessments for a range of financial institutions in the UAE.
Advised on the project related aspects in connection with the listing of Parkin PJSC on the DFM.
Acted on behalf of several major UAE Bank’s in preparing their standard facility documentation., compliant customer agreements and updating standard terms and conditions.
Acted on behalf of financial service providers in obtaining licences from the Central Bank of the UAE, Securities and Commodities Authority, Dubai Financial Services Authority and Financial Services Regulatory Authority.
Advised on a large-scale cross-border insolvency and restructuring exercise for a multinational client.
Represented lenders as lead local counsel in providing financing to technology companies.
Advised overseas financial service providers on the promotion of financial products and services in the UAE., DIFC and ADGM
Advised on loans for acquisition and refinancing of a multinational school chain.