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Level Up: Unlocking Financial Potential In The Middle East
Welcome to this edition of Law Update, where we focus on the ever-evolving landscape of financial services regulation across the region. As the financial markets in the region continue to grow and diversify, this issue provides timely insights into the key regulatory developments shaping banking, investment, insolvency, and emerging technologies.
2025 is set to be a game-changer for the MENA region, with legal and regulatory shifts from 2024 continuing to reshape its economic landscape. Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, Iraq, Qatar, and Bahrain are all implementing groundbreaking reforms in sustainable financing, investment laws, labor regulations, and dispute resolution. As the region positions itself for deeper global integration, businesses must adapt to a rapidly evolving legal environment.
Our Eyes on 2025 publication provides essential insights and practical guidance on the key legal updates shaping the year ahead—equipping you with the knowledge to stay ahead in this dynamic market.
A complete spectrum of legal services across jurisdictions in the Middle East & North Africa.
Marianna Margaritidou
Associate
Biography
Marianna is admitted as a solicitor in the Senior Courts of England & Wales and an associate in the Banking and Finance department of the Abu Dhabi office. Since joining Al Tamimi & Company, Marianna has been involved in wide areas of banking and finance in the UAE including bi-lateral and syndicated lending transactions, guarantee and security documentation. She particularly focuses on project and corporate finance as well as investment funds.
Recent Experience
- Advised lenders and sponsors in project finance and refinance deals, including Noor 2 Streetlighting Project, Mirfa 2 Reverse Osmosis Independent Water Project, Area 60 Solar Photovoltaic Power Plant, and the 900kpa Abu Dhabi Waste to Energy Project.
- Advised Varys Capital Ventures (CEIC) Limited and FundRock Investment Management Services (ME) Ltd in connection with a master-feeder structure established as an early-stage, equity-focused venture fund with a mandate centered around blockchain innovation, Web3, and infrastructure.
- Advised an Iraq-based client on the establishment of fund and investment vehicles in the ADGM, including preparation and negotiation of fund documentation.
- Advised a Bahrain bank on fund formation in the DIFC, including a review of fund documents for the investment company structure and notification of the fund to the regulator.
- Advised lenders in relation to a US$200,000,000 revolving credit facility to finance the acquisition of a hotel and nightlife business.
- Acted for lenders and borrowers in relation to various finance deals, including advising Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC in relation to a trade finance facility made to OQ Trading Limited and advising ADQ in relation to a convertible term loan facility.
- Assisted foreign financial services companies on their establishment in the Abu Dhabi Global Market.
Language(s)
- English
- Greek
- French
- Spanish
Education
- 2021 – Legal Practice Course (LPC) and LLM in Professional Legal Practice, The University of Law
- 2020 – Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL), The University of Law
- 2020 – Masters in Public Law (Specialisation in Environmental Sustainability Law and Policies), Sorbonne University of Paris
- 2018 – Bachelors of Law, Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi – Paris Descartes University
Admission
- England & Wales Admission
Practice(s)
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