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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
We’re hearing more and more about blockchain, but what could this technology mean for law firms? Would its impact be positive, or does it come with more challenges than advantages? Thomson Reuters’ Suparna Mukherjee considers how...
A robust Contract Management process is the key to effectuate risk mitigation plan achieved by a good contract negotiation. Negotiating, signing and filing a contract is only half the job done! With the changing business landscape...
Jennifer Jones of Atkin Chambers takes a closer look at Adjudication – what is it and what is needed to make it work? Adjudication is a form of dispute resolution that is specific to the construction...
Eversheds takes a look at the current position of bankruptcy laws in the UAE, what the new law is likely to cover and the impact that it may have on businesses in the region. On 4...
