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Investor-driven regime – A new Civil Procedure Law  

As reforms to the New Civil Procedure Law in the UAE come into force, Parnika Chaturvedi of King & Wood Mallesons analyses the significant changes that are set to boost growth and investment in the UAE....

Navigating the digital frontier

A guide to understanding CBUAE’s guidance surrounding digital identity systems by Kabir Hastir Kumar of KARM Legal Consultants. INTRODUCTION Digital ID systems have seen significant advancements in recent years. These systems use various technologies such as...

The court of the future

The DIFC’s Digital Economy Court paves the way for the resolution of emerging disputes with a new set of specialised rules that seamlessly blend expertise and technology. William Prasifka of BSA elaborates. The DIFC has recently...

A new Commercial Agencies Law

Baker McKenzie presents a summary of the most significant changes to the law that opens the door for early termination or expiry of commercial agencies on their terms. Following rounds of consultation, the United Arab Emirates...

The UAE’s new Corporate Income Tax

Ton Van Doremalen and Nils Vanhassel of DLA Piper delve into the key features of the robust and attractive new Corporate Income Tax regime and its impact on businesses. On 31 January 2022, the United Arab...

Greenwashing – What it is and how to avoid it

Nicholas Sharratt of Stephenson Harwood outlines the key issues to consider on greenwashing litigation risk, why it is important and top tips on making ESG claims and disclosures. With the increased focus on environmental, social and...

Is regional arbitration fit for purpose?

Reed Smith’s Michelle Nelson and Alison Eslick take a closer at the arbitration in the MENA and offer their thoughts on the success factors that are critical for a thriving regional offering. The world of arbitration...

Looking ahead to 2023 and beyond…

Rebecca Kelly and Ayman Khaleq of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius forecast emerging trends and developments in the Middle East, with a focus on financial services, technology and litigation. Hot on the heels of the Qatar World...

Driving UAE’s sustainable development

Essam Al Tamimi, chairman of Al Tamimi & Company, analyses the new Federal Decree-Law granting unlimited benefits to family companies. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has issued Federal Decree-Law No. 37 of 2022 on Family Companies...

The UAE and the Madrid System – How is it going so far?

As the one-year anniversary of the UAE having joined the Madrid System approaches, Saba Al Sultani and Alicia Ma of DLA Piper take a retrospective look at what has changed since the country’s accession to the...

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