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Infrastructure & Projects

As a public sector organisation, sponsor or lender, you require legal advisors who can help you succeed in complex infrastructure and project financing transactions. Whether you are involved in public works programmes or private sector financing in the areas of leisure, hospitality, tourism, transport, health, education, waste, energy, defence, IT/telecoms, custodial & justice, ports, rail, roads or water, you can depend on the leading lawyers in projects and project financing throughout the world.

CMS has valuable experience across the Middle East region of the successful procurement and implementation of infrastructure projects, including providing key advice on procurement, market entry, corporate structuring, project documents and financing strategy.

We have delivered deals in a range of sectors with a combined value of many billions of dollars, advising on public private partnerships, energy and renewables projects, including large offshore wind farms, infrastructure and utilities investments and a range of other development and corporate finance transactions. If you are an investor selling or buying an interest in a concession, a utility business or a PPP deal, you need expert guidance through the complex bidding process. Our lawyers have helped shape transactions across the world, ensuring quick deal completions on terms that optimise your returns. And if you are facing a potential dispute, we have the experts to support you through dispute resolution procedures or litigation action. Whatever your situation, we have the track record and the people to help. With over 200 lawyers working in this sector, we can support your transaction in virtually any part of the world.

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19/01/2024
CBAM: Just over a week to comply
As the deadline for the first Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) report approaches on January 31st, it is crucial for undertakings engaged in importing relevant goods into the European Union to...
01/12/2023
Sustainable Infrastructure in the UAE – Top 8 before COP28 mini series
Sustainable and energy efficient infrastructure is essential for achieving ambitious carbon neutrality goals on a global scale. In 2018, the buildings and construction sector accounted for 36% of final...
13/06/2023
UAE Corporate Tax Law: When does a non-resident juridical person have a...
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05/06/2023
UAE Corporate Tax Law: What Constitutes Qualifying Income for Free Zone...
BackgroundThe UAE enacted its Corporate Tax Law (the “CTL”) in December 2022 (Federal Decree-Law No. (47) of 2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses). The CTL came into force on 1 June...
24/04/2023
Corporate Tax Thought Leadership Series: Anti-Abuse Rules for Small Business...
BackgroundThe UAE enacted its Corporate Tax Law in December 2022 (Federal Decree-Law No. (47) of 2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses). The Corporate Tax Law applies with effect from 1...
14/04/2023
The legal framework for sustainable family businesses in the Kingdom
BackgroundThe new Saudi Companies Law issued through Cabinet Decision No 678/1443 is a landmark legislation that has sown the seeds for a sustainable family business ecosystem. The provisions regarding...
12/04/2023
UAE Corporate Tax: Small Business Relief Criteria
BackgroundThe UAE issued its landmark Corporate Tax Law in December 2022 (Federal Decree-Law No. (47) of 2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses). The Corporate Tax Law applies with effect...
01/06/2022
CMS Next
What’s next? In a world of ever-ac­cel­er­at­ing change, staying ahead of the curve and knowing what’s next for your business or sector is essential. At CMS, we see ourselves not only as your legal advisers but also as your business partners. We work together with you to not only resolve current issues but to anticipate future challenges and innovate to meet them. With our latest publication, CMS Next, our experts will regularly offer you insights into and fresh perspectives on a range of issues that businesses have to deal with – from ESG agendas to restructuring after the pandemic or facing the digital transformation. We will also share with you more about the work that we are doing for our clients, helping them innovate, grow and mitigate risk. To be able to provide you with the best support, we immerse ourselves in your world to understand your legal needs and challenges. However, it is equally important that you know who we are and how we can work with you. So, we invite you to meet our experts and catch a glimpse of what is happening inside CMS. Enjoy reading this publication, which we will update regularly with new content. CMS Executive Team
04/11/2021
Update: CMS Expert Guide to International Arbitration – Americas
We are pleased to announce that the fifth volume of the CMS Expert Guide to International Arbitration has been published, covering seven jurisdictions in the Americas: Argentina, Brazil, Columbia, Chile...
27/10/2021
Climate Risk report
Climate Risk is a broad term and covers a multitude of concepts. This report focuses in on three discrete risks. First, of financial institutions holding corporates to account over perceived climate risks...
23/09/2021
DIAC takes it all: the integration of Dubai’s arbitration institutions
Introduction On 14 September 2021 Decree No. 34 of 2021 (the “Decree”) was issued in Dubai in respect of the Dubai International Arbitration Centre (“DIAC”); coming into force on 20 September...
17/09/2021
CMS Annual Review of English Construction Law Developments: An International...
We are pleased to announce the publication of the 2021 edition of our Annual Review of English Construction Law Developments: An International Perspective. Now in its eleventh year, the Annual Review...