Yemen is currently suffering severe political, military and economic instability. The humanitarian impact of the conflict in Yemen is considerable and the vast majority of the Yemeni people have been left without full access to basic services and commodities. The economic situation also looks bleak, and revenue from oil exports is decreasing due to falling prices and regular attacks from hostile forces on oil pipelines.
In this short article, Herbert Smith Freehills disputes partners with expertise in the region consider the difficult decisions which are faced by those who operate within the Yemen and how they may protect their interests.
For further information, please contact any of the partners named in the article or your usual Herbert Smith Freehills contact.
Key contacts
Simon Chapman KC
Managing Partner, Disputes, Asia and Australia, Hong Kong
Andrew Cannon
Partner, Head of International Arbitration, London and Paris
Dr Patricia Nacimiento
Partner, Germany
Kathryn Sanger
Partner, Head of Disputes, China and Japan and Head of Private Capital, Asia, Hong Kong
Thierry Tomasi
Partner, Paris
Christian Leathley
Partner, Head of International Arbitration, US, London and New York
Craig Tevendale
Partner, Head of Energy Sector, London
Gitta Satryani
Managing Partner, Singapore Office, Singapore
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