Naief Yahia

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

Naief Yahia joined Al Tamimi & Company in 2009 and has been practising law for over 17 years. He is a Partner and Head of Litigation at our Dubai office. He has gained experience in various areas of practice, including construction and commercial, banking, property, and corporate-related matters.

Naief is heading up the construction litigation team in our Dubai office. In this role, he has acted for and advised major construction players in the region on highly complex construction disputes before local courts and arbitral tribunals. He regularly provides expert evidence on construction local law issues in international arbitrations concerning cross-border and landmark construction disputes.

He has also represented major manufacturers/principals in different industries in commercial agency disputes involving international brands. He leads most of the commercial agency disputes in our Dubai office.

Additionally, Naief is also leading our banking litigation practice in our Dubai office and regularly advises many local and international banks on all types of banking disputes in the region.

Naief has been ranked in the Legal 500 as a “Leading Individual” in the Dispute Resolution practice and has also been ranked in Chambers Global in Litigation practice.

Naief has also been recognised by Asian Legal Business as one of the MENA Super 50 Lawyers for 2021.

Clients in the Legal 500 and Chambers Global describe Naief as “bright, skilled, knowledgeable, and articulate. He quickly identifies the core issue and articulates his advice in a clear and crisp manner.”

“Naief is extremely thorough with his advice, offering innovative legal solutions, and his knowledge of the regional legal landscape is second to none.”