Features

Features

Clearer picture in 2017?

White & Case analyses construction trends in the Middle East – the year that was, and the year ahead. The world of construction in 2016 revolved around the consequences of downward pressures placed on oil prices....

A counsel in crisis

Bernadette Baynie of Batelco Group lists the best ways for a general counsel to succeed in times of trouble. One of the main roles of a General Counsel is to protect their company and its assets...

A long-awaited answer

Christopher Grout of QICDRC talks about the significance of the first enforcement of a Qatar International Court judgment. As legal practitioners will be acutely aware, obtaining a court judgment in favour of a client is of...

To infinity and beyond

Raymond Kisswany of Hadef & Partners explores the UAE’s ambitious plans to be an international hub in the space sector. From SpaceX to Virgin Galactic to Juno, the space sector has not dominated the news this...

Predictive coding in international arbitration?

Raza Mithani and Paul Bennett talk about taking on the challenge of electronic disclosure in international arbitration and how technology can assist parties to save time and control costs. The Challenge These are exciting times for...

The Rise of Automation

As law firms adopt artificial intelligence to cope with growing demands of managing data, Mike Pierides shares his insights on the legal considerations that apply to automation. Automation is the use of software programmes to undertake...

The Makings of a Great General Counsel

 Bernadette Baynie of Batelco group reveals the top ten traits a general counsel should develop to maximise growth for the organisation.  Most General Counsel (GCs) today are highly visible executives, holding significant positions of influence in...

Managing Risk in Dispute Resolution

The value of in-house legal function is in minimising legal spend and giving relevant and accurate advice to the business on how to manage the negative outcome of a dispute, writes Slava Kiryushin. In-house counsel are...

The ABC’s of Third Party Compliance

With regional companies facing greater expectations of compliance engagement, experts share their insight into aligning due diligence, communication and relationship management to stay ahead of the curve. Anti-bribery and corruption or “ABC” refers to compliance efforts...

What happens when the show can’t go on?

Force Majeure is not just a boilerplate clause. Elham Al Marzooqi and Nicola Packer of Flash Entertainment delve into the due diligence parties need to follow while drafting event contracts. The artist is booked, tickets are...

Previous Editions