Malavika Vijayan

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

Malavika is admitted as a solicitor in the Senior Courts of England & Wales and is an Associate in the Dispute Resolution team in Al Tamimi’s DIFC office. Since joining Al Tamimi & Company, Malavika has been involved in advising and representing clients in relation to a broad range of complex and high-profile commercial disputes,. She particularly focuses on general commercial litigation before the DIFC and ADGM Courts as well as commercial arbitrations before key arbitral institutions in the region.

Recent Experience

Acting for a multi-national family holding company in securing a worldwide freezing order before the DIFC Courts, in support of LCIA arbitration proceedings.
Acting for an Indian Bank in successfully defending a claim for breaches of regulatory duties and damages in the DIFC Courts.
Advising property developers in the DIFC in respect of numerous disputes with commercial tenants
Advising and acting on enforcement applications relating to the enforcement of onshore UAE Court, DIFC Courts, ADGM Courts and foreign judgments and arbitral awards.
Representing a venture capital fund and other shareholders in landmark proceedings before the ADGM Court of Appeal concerning the application of English law in the ADGM.
Advising and acting in relation to a wide range of employment disputes before the ADGM Courts.