Last week, a delegation from GLA & Company, one of the top Regional Law Firms in the MENA region, and Habib Al Mulla & Partners, the top Dispute Resolution law firm in the UAE, visited Shanghai at the invitation of their Chinese-based clients and GCC government officials.

The team consisted of Nader Al Awadhi, Senior Partner of GLA, Alex Saleh, Managing Partner of GLA, and Amir Al Khaja, Managing Partner of Habib Al Mulla & Partners. Over a few days, they engaged in workshops and productive discussions with government officials, consulate representatives, clients and local law firms, focusing on issues of mutual interest.

“Our visit to Shanghai underscores our commitment to fostering stronger ties between Chinese enterprises and the GCC,” said Alex Saleh. “We are keen to explore opportunities for collaboration, particularly in light of the ongoing efforts to liberalize foreign direct investment in the region. This presents a significant opportunity for both GCC and Chinese companies.”

The discussions highlighted the growing interest of Chinese companies in expanding their operations into the GCC, as well as the potential for GCC investments in China. The delegation emphasized the importance of understanding the legal landscape to facilitate smoother business operations in both regions.

Nader Al Awadhi remarked, “During our workshops in Shanghai, we observed quite a bit of interest in Chinese companies desiring to establish greenfield and joint venture projects in our region.  Our law firm is already in the forefront of providing legal advice to these companies regarding their set-up of operations here.”

The strategic discussions also touched on the evolving regulatory environment in the GCC, aimed at attracting more foreign investment and enhancing the business climate for international partners.

As GLA & Company continues to expand its influence across the region with offices in KSA, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and Egypt, the firm remains dedicated to providing exceptional legal services tailored to meet the unique needs of its clients. More information can be found at www.glaco.com.