Amongst the myriad of practical difficulties faced by employers as a result of the pandemic, managing performance and disciplinary matters remotely is a particular challenge. Kiersten Lucas and Laura Anderson share insight on how employers can...
Marco De Leo and Riccardo Denaro of BonelliErede on how the FDI revamp brings new opportunities for luxury retail in the UAE. Despite the COVID-19-induced global economic downturn, there is good news for foreign companies with...
In late 2020, the UAE Federal Supreme Court ruled on the first COVID-19 related dispute which involved trade secrets. For employers and employees, this case provides a long-awaited answer as to the importance of how and...
Whilst 2020 was a year of unprecedent events – mostly for all the wrong reasons – the continued growth of arbitration and associated forms of dispute resolution in the Middle East has been a welcome and...
Natalie Jones of PwC Legal Middle East explores non-traditional, cost-effective methods to reward and motivate employees at the workplace. 2020 has undoubtedly been a difficult year for most employers, with many being required to implement cost...
A jurisdiction guide to Third Party Funding in UAE arbitration by Jed Savager and Angus Frean of Pinsent Masons. Third party funding (TPF) for international arbitrations and court proceedings related to international arbitrations is now permitted...
The UAE has introduced fundamental amendments to its Commercial Companies Law to boost FDI and enhance the ease of doing business. Baker McKenzie Habib Al Mulla highlights the key changes. In November 2020, Sheikh Khalifa bin...
The recent landmark reforms to the UAE’s legal system showcase a more progressive way of life – a commentary by Sara Al Kabban of Al Kabban & Associates. Change is upon us. As of November 7,...
Matthew Burnard of Control Risks shares his take on what lies ahead for the Middle East region in 2021, highlighting the trends, challenges and opportunities that will shape the next 12 months. Three sets of dynamics will...
A commentary by Charles Russell Speechlys on the legal considerations for the use of Electronic Signatures in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The prevalence and shift towards the use of digital documents in day-to-day transactions is both...
