Nawel Benaisa

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

Nawel has been working as an international tax lawyer in Belgium for more than 5 years, covering aspects of direct taxation (corporate and personal). Her extensive practice focuses on (cross-border) corporate structuring/restructuring, tax aspects of M&A, investment funds, international mobility of employees, also advising high net worth individuals and family businesses.

Nawel has also gained considerable experience in tax advisory and tax litigation for multinational companies, including the negotiation of settlements.

Prior to joining Al Tamimi & Company, Nawel worked for over 5 years in a top-tier Benelux law firm and an English law firm.

Recent Experience

Assisted a leading financial institution that specialises in the clearing and settlement of securities transaction on the tax aspects of a transfer of seat from Luxembourg to Belgium.
Advised publicly traded and closely held businesses on (cross-border) corporate tax strategies, ensuring compliance and optimizing tax outcomes.
Assisted both multinational and Benelux companies, investors and investment funds on the tax aspects of their activities, including corporate restructurings, withholding tax requirements, tax treaty matters as well as investment structuring.
Advised family-owned businesses and high net worth individuals on complex international and cross-border tax matters, wealth structuring as well as the (tax) consequences of immigration and emigration.
Assisted multinational and Benelux companies to design and implement tax-efficient management incentive plans, optimizing incentives while ensuring compliance with tax requirements and strategic alignment with business objectives.