The third edition of Clyde & Co’s report observes trends and developments in the M&A and JV market by analysing data from corporate transactions the firm has worked on during the past 18 months in the...
Rebecca Kelly and David McDonald of Morgan Lewis examine key cyber laws throughout the GCC. Although the states have their own laws to punish cyber-related crimes, the GCC lacks a regulatory framework for data protection. Cyber...
The recent ‘wannacry’ attack that crippled the operations of many organisations across the globe is evidence that cyber extortion is a growing threat. Deloitte explores strategies that companies can employ to protect themselves from this form...
Over the last 12 months FinTech has had a lot of media coverage in the Middle East. Whilst not on the scale of the Kardashians or Trump, it is certainly earning its place as a primary...
In the event of a cyber crisis, organisations need to follow a T.L.C approach. Addleshaw Goddard sets out effective measures to mitigate the after effects of a cyber attack. On Friday, May 12, 2017, the phrase...
Rajat Rashmi explores the legal and operational challenges that come with the flexibility of working in a virtual environment. The concept of an office has expanded beyond the physical landscape and four walls of a typical...
What drives an employee to commit fraud? How can organisations develop effective fraud response strategies? Roy Gillespie of Deloitte sets out the critical elements of a fraud management programme. Organisations lose five per cent of annual...
Gayatri Mohan of Eros Group shares her thoughts and tips on stepping above and beyond the traditional role of a general counsel. Gone are the days when businesses would ignore the role of a general counsel...
Christopher Grout of QICDRC talks about the role of the QFC Court under Qatar’s new arbitration law. The enactment of Law No 2 of 2017 issuing the Arbitration Law in Civil and Commercial Matters is a...
Considering the many legal complexities involved in multi-jurisdictional fraud investigations, it is critical for organisations to take immediate remedial action. Raza Mithani and Robin Ganguly present seven steps to mitigate the effects of cross-border fraud. If...
