Narciso v Nash
Stephenson Harwood analyses the recent landmark decision by the DIFC Courts and its implications on existing arbitration agreements in the light of Decree 34. In a landmark decision, the DIFC Court considered the impact of the...
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To stay or to go?
Jenner & Block outlines considerations for crypto companies outside of the United States in the light of the country’s complex regulatory environment. The U.S. market presents a conundrum for crypto projects worldwide. The U.S. is home...
Greater stability, refined approach
The long-awaited Executive Regulation of the UAE Bankruptcy Law is now in force. Keith Hutchison and Sherif Maher of Clyde & Co discuss the key updates. Following the entry into force of Federal Decree Law No....
Bridging differences
Patrick Gearon and Georgia Fullarton of Charles Russell Speechlys offer a comparison of the common law versus civil law approach to disclosure in international arbitration. In any dispute resolution process evidence is a key factor, with contemporaneous documentation...
New Saudi digital content regulations
Saarah Badr of Bird & Bird talks about new licensing and registration requirements that local and international content platforms have to comply with in October 2024. Digital content platforms (including social media, video sharing, e-sports and...
Strengthening KSA’s workforce
Christiana O’Connell-Schizas of Baker McKenzie analyses the key amendments of the Saudi Labour Law that will impact all local employers in the Kingdom. Royal Decree M/44 dated 08/02/1446H (corresponding to August 12, 2024) and published in...
Climate proofing construction
Chris Edwards, Alison Eslick, Lauren Banner of Reed Smith look back at the April 16th storm, its impact on UAE’s construction sector and list strategies to weather unprecedented climate conditions. On April 16, 2024, the...
How incremental change fuels arbitration
Is international arbitration on a steady upward path or reaching a plateau? Two contrasting views exist, but both may be missing the bigger picture, writes Shannon Ng of Opus2. International arbitration, a cornerstone of global dispute...
Balancing Interests During Bankruptcy
Hussain Mahdi of EDB Bahrain, along with Gaby Samir El Hakim and Maha Alkhabbaz of the National Bank of Bahrain provide an overview of the liability of the Board of Directors under the Bankruptcy Law in...
Resolving jurisdictional disputes
Hessam Kalantar of KBLG shares insights on the Emirate of Dubai’s decision to adopt a legislative solution to manage conflicts of jurisdiction between the Dubai Courts and DIFC Courts. On April 3 of this year, the...
