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Complacent or Safe?

Nine to Five: Time to tackle employer complacency about potential liability from workplace harassment. Emily Aryeetey of Stephenson Harwood Middle East LLP explores how UAE corporates can mitigate the risks. US tech giants Uber and Google...

An emerging empire of the sun

The GCC states are witnessing increased investment in renewable energy. Mhairi Main Garcia examines the reasons for this development, focusing on utility scale renewable energy in the region. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states[1] hold almost...

Volumes stable, values down and lots of healthcare

 The third edition of Clyde & Co’s report observes trends and developments in the M&A and JV market by analysing data from corporate transactions the firm has worked on during the past 18 months in the...

Managing cyber risks

Rebecca Kelly and David McDonald of Morgan Lewis examine key cyber laws throughout the GCC. Although the states have their own laws to punish cyber-related crimes, the GCC lacks a regulatory framework for data protection. Cyber...

Cyber Extortion – A new frontier in cyber crime

The recent ‘wannacry’ attack that crippled the operations of many organisations across the globe is evidence that cyber extortion is a growing threat. Deloitte explores strategies that companies can employ to protect themselves from this form...

The future of FinTech in the region

Over the last 12 months FinTech has had a lot of media coverage in the Middle East. Whilst not on the scale of the Kardashians or Trump, it is certainly earning its place as a primary...

Staying switched-on in a ‘WannaCry’ world

In the event of a cyber crisis, organisations need to follow a T.L.C approach. Addleshaw Goddard sets out effective measures to mitigate the after effects of a cyber attack. On Friday, May 12, 2017, the phrase...

The rise of the virtual workspace

Rajat Rashmi explores the legal and operational challenges that come with the flexibility of working in a virtual environment. The concept of an office has expanded beyond the physical landscape and four walls of a typical...

Prevent, detect & respond

What drives an employee to commit fraud? How can organisations develop effective fraud response strategies? Roy Gillespie of Deloitte sets out the critical elements of a fraud management programme. Organisations lose five per cent of annual...

The GC power shift

Gayatri Mohan of Eros Group shares her thoughts and tips on stepping above and beyond the traditional role of a general counsel. Gone are the days when businesses would ignore the role of a general counsel...

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