Transformative Labour Laws in 2023
Sara Khoja and Sarit Thomas of Clyde & Co shed light on the legislative developments of the past year that have contributed to shaping the employment landscape in the UAE, KSA, and Qatar. The year 2023...
- New Lex Mundi GC Summit Report highlights harnessing the potential of GenAI
- Pinsent Masons launches Vario in the Middle East
- Clyde & Co strengthens its presence in the KSA, in line with RHQ Programme
- Launch of new law firm in the UAE by former General Counsel of Aster DM Healthcare
- Meysan Partners launches in London
- Squire Patton Boggs appoints Middle East practice co-chairs
- PwC Legal continues to strengthen Middle East service offering
Features
Security for Costs – What is it and how do you get it?
A commentary by Patrick Gearon and John Olatunji of Charles Russell Speechlys on the specific circumstances under which security for costs can be granted and the common arguments used to resist such applications. Under many arbitral...
The rise of IPOs in the Gulf
James A. McDonald, Danny Tricot, Nayla Basma and Michelle H. Lee of Skadden offer commentary on the emerging trends and potential future directions of IPOs in the region. In recent times, the Gulf countries, most notably Saudi...
Power Horse vs Anorka
Fareya Azfar of Fareya Azfar Araoui LLP, analyses the implications of the Power Horse Energy GmbH v Anorka Food Industries LLC case on the traditional boundaries of corporate liability in UAE. Abstract Recognised in nearly every...
From tax-free haven to corporate tax regime
Cyrus Izibili, legal and compliance consultant, unveils the UAE’s economic evolution by delving into the country’s established corporate tax system that fosters a business-friendly environment. The Narrative of the tax in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)...
Streamlining the arbitration process
Charlotte Bijlani, Soraya Corm-Bakhos and Haya Al Bawab of WFW offer a summary of the recent amendments to the UAE Federal Arbitration Law that further strengthens the country’s position as a global arbitration hub. The UAE...
UAE’s Cybercrime Law
Hesham El-Samra of Taylor Wessing outlines the key aspects of the Law that came into effect last year, requiring companies to have more robust processes in place to ensure cyber safety and digital security. On November...
Astalia vs Octavia
A case focus on the high profile cross-border legal feud between Astalia Investment Limited and Octavia Limited. A commentary on the pivotal outcome by Asim Ahmed and Hadiel Hussien of BSA. International law outlines the criteria...
Seller beware
Bracewell’s Chris Williams and Amelia Bowring talk about the impact of new executive regulations under the UAE’s Consumer Protection Law. Significant changes to consumer protection legislation in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) took effect on October...
AI at work: Unlocking potential…or Pandora’s Box?
Emily Aryeetey of Stephenson Harwood Middle East talks about the impact of generative AI in the workplace and how employers can take on a proactive approach to regulate its use by designing effective policies. In the...
