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Situation in the Middle East

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The outbreak of the conflict in the Middle East has created significant legal, regulatory and commercial uncertainty for organisations operating across international markets. Rapidly evolving sanctions regimes, trade restrictions, supply‑chain disruption and heightened geopolitical risk are affecting businesses, financial institutions and individuals worldwide.

This resource hub brings together our latest legal insights, articles, client briefings and practical guidance to help clients understand and respond to the legal implications of the conflict. Our focus is on providing clear, timely and actionable analysis across key risk areas, enabling informed decision‑making during a period of heightened uncertainty.

Content within this hub will be updated regularly as the situation develops. Clients are encouraged to contact their DWF Team for tailored advice specific to their circumstances.

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Situation in the Middle East

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Key employment and workforce considerations

Recent international events have led to disruption affecting travel, remote working arrangements and globally connected workforces. While circumstances will differ between organisations, employers may wish to consider the potential employment and HR implications for their workforce and ensure appropriate arrangements are in place to manage risk and support employees.
 
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Defining war

In light of the recent missile and drone strikes by Iran across Israel and several Gulf states, businesses, insurers and investors are facing heightened uncertainty around exposures. 
 
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Managing construction risk

Recent developments affecting regional security and international transit routes are having increasingly tangible consequences for construction and infrastructure projects across the Gulf. From Qatar, we are seeing first hand how the current uncertain security environment is translating into airspace restrictions, supply chain disruption and heightened commercial uncertainty for contractors operating across the GCC.
 
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The Maritime security landscape

Recently, five merchant vessels are reported to have been attacked including a probable total loss of the SKYLIGHT and unconfirmed reports on the potential sinking of ATHEN NOVA; Ports have closed or have had activities suspended; and the escalation of attacks has already had a detrimental effect on supply chains and the price of oil and LNG.
 

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