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GLA & Co attended the 73rd Annual ABA Antitrust Law Spring Meeting in Washington, D.C
We were pleased to attend the 73rd Annual ABA Antitrust Law Spring Meeting in Washington, D.C. last week. As always, it was a fantastic opportunity to engage in insightful discussions, gain valuable perspectives on global...
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New KSA Merger Control Guidelines; Threshold Update
Introduction The Saudi General Authority for Competition (“GAC”) has issued Version 5 of its Economic Concentration Guidelines (February 2025), outlining notification requirements for both local and foreign transactions under GAC’s merger control regime (the “Guidelines“)....
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GLA & Co Secures Merger Control Clearance for Al Ansari Financial Services’ $200 Million Acquisition of BFC Financial Services Group
GLA & Company has successfully obtained the necessary merger control clearance, from the Kuwait Competition Protection Agency (“CPA”), for UAE-based Al Ansari Financial Services (“AAFS”) in its landmark $200 million acquisition of BFC Financial Services...
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GLA & Co Shortlisted for Five Categories at the ALM Middle East Legal Awards 2025
In yet another milestone achievement, GLA & Co has been shortlisted for five prestigious categories at the highly regarded ALM Middle East Legal Awards, reinforcing our position as a leading force in the Middle East...
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Introduction of Pillar II under the Taxation of Multinational Entities in Kuwait
The Decree-Law No. 157 of 2024 introduces a significant update to Kuwait’s tax system, specifically targeting multinational enterprises (MNEs) to comply with international tax standards, particularly the OECD’s Pillar II framework. This law mandates a...
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Merger Control Developments in the MENA Region: Filings and Exceptions Webinar – 19 February 2025
GLA & Co is delighted to invite you to our exclusive webinar on “Merger Control Developments in the MENA Region: Filings and Exceptions.” Date: 19 February 2025 Time: 12 PM (Kuwait/KSA Time) In this one-hour...
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GLA & Co has been nominated for the 2025 Antitrust Writing Awards
We are thrilled to announce that the article authored by Asad Ahmad, Head of Antitrust and Competition at GLA & Co has been nominated for the prestigious 2025 Antitrust Writing Awards in the Business –...
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Recent Amendments to the Qatar Financial Centre Law No. 7 of 2005
The State of Qatar recently issued notable amendments to the Qatar Financial Centre Law no. (7) of 2005 (the “QFC Law”). The amendments, issued via Qatar Law No. 16 of 2024, serve to enhance the...
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LESSONS LEARNED: SAUDI DAWN RAIDS
INTRODUCTION: In a dynamic market such as that of the Kingdome of Saudi Arabia (“KSA”), it is envisioned that regulatory authorities will be very active in monitoring and dealing with potential and de facto practices...
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