Kathryn Fletcher of Control Risks describes how a risk management programme can mitigate the risks of modern slavery and provides tips on how to build one that is successful. Warren Buffet’s claim that “it takes 20...
The UAE Central Bank has issued a new set of rules to regulate the outsourcing of services by UAE financial institutions. Clyde & Co shares a checklist on what banks can do to prepare themselves. The...
In a move to support its national population, Oman published a new law in 2020 regarding compulsory insurance for Omani nationals in situations where employment is terminated for purely business reasons (Oman Sultani Decree No. 82/2020)....
The economic impact of COVID-19 has brought into sharp focus the risk of supplier insolvency in the construction and infrastructure sectors. Doing due diligence, understanding your rights under contract, and assessing how important a supplier in...
An insight into Business Interruption Insurance claims as a result of COVID-19 by Rebecca Copley and Shibani Kapur of Eversheds Sutherland. Business interruption insurance has for many years been a popular product designed to provide cover...
As greenfield renewable energy developments accelerate in size and volumes, while potential investors begin to rumble about sky high prices in the renewables secondary market, questions are being asked whether a bubble is forming, writes Bracewell....
Artificial Intelligence does not allow us to create “robot lawyers” just yet, but it helps legal professionals to be more efficient, writes Wendy Robinson of Accuracy. Legal professionals weighing the cost and time it takes to...
Kuwait’s Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA) has issued Kuwait Decision No. 42/2021, Concerning Data Privacy Protection Regulation (Data Privacy Protection Regulations or the Regulations). The Regulations are effective as of their publication date, which was...
Rima Mrad and Bradley Moran of BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates offer a detailed comparison of the Foundations in the ADGM, DIFC & RAK ICC – the formation, key features and differences. Foundations are a...
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented disruption to businesses and it is arguably more important than ever before for employers to have in place adequate protections against unlawful employee competition. In this article, we address some...
