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The Re:NMC Healthcare decision

Transforming companies using the ADGM Companies Regulations 2020: The consequences of redomiciliation for insolvency and litigation in the UAE by Timothy Killen and Robert Whitehead.  BACKGROUND There are three legal regimes that operate in cross-border insolvency...

An efficient response to fraud

Accuracy’s Rae Lawrie on the risks of delaying internal investigations during COVID-19, with an insight into key questions business leaders should ask if they are considering a ‘wait and see’ approach. It is not news that...

Post-Brexit disputes

Ben Bruton and Daniel Meagher of Winston & Strawn highlight key dispute resolution considerations for in-house counsel in the Middle East. Many contracts relating to business in the Middle East select English law and English courts...

Arbitration & climate disputes

The flexibility of arbitration makes it an ideal forum to achieve swift decisions in disputes related to climate change, when underpinned with the right legislation, writes Pamela McDonald of Pinsent Masons Climate change is a global,...

2020 – A boom in business interruption claims?

COVID-19 is having a devastating impact on the financial position of countless businesses worldwide. Can insurance provide relief under a claim for business interruption? As the novel coronavirus pandemic develops, the financial impact on business remains...

Embracing the New Law

A commentary by Walid S. Chiniara on the recently enacted Dubai Law No. 9/2020 dealing with the organisation of family property ownership in the Emirate of Dubai. Dubai Law No. 9/2020 is a world première and may be viewed as...

Towards a cashless future?

A commentary by Tribonian Law Advisors on the surge of digital payment transactions in the UAE and how the latest legal developments secure the country as a regional leader in adopting new payment technologies.   The...

The ‘zero-tolerance’ policy

An insight into the UAE’s continuous efforts to combat corruption during unprecedented times by Rebecca Copley and Shibani Kapur of Eversheds Sutherland. At the start of the year, Transparency International issued its Corruption Perception Index report...

Enhancing efficiency

Sam Saunders of Charles Russell Speechlys elaborates on the notable changes and salient features of the new ICC Arbitration Rules 2021. The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has recently updated rules for arbitration: the Rules of...

Tech-forward investigations

Rejil Kumar Rajan of Control Risks analyses how changing technology is challenging traditional investigation methodology. He offers practical considerations organisations should focus on to apply and integrate technology more effectively in corporate investigations.  In this digital...

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