Stuart Paterson and Joseph Bentley examine the evolving role of compliance in the Middle East and the importance of a standalone compliance function in organisations to tackle business risks. The regulatory and compliance landscape is changing...
Raza Mithani and Richard Dupay provide an in-depth insight into the development, progress and expectations of the DIFC and ADGM in driving arbitration in the UAE. Recent developments in arbitration in the UAE show an interesting...
As legal process outsourcing gains ground in MENA, what can law firms do to ensure that their legal service provider is a seamless extension of their office? Suhayl Hendricks presents the case for outsourcing as well...
In times of economic turbulence, the likelihood of disputes increases significantly. In the energy sector, the sharp decline in the price of oil is bound to have a knock-on effect for long-term LNG contracts which form...
Qatar’s new Commercial Companies Law came into effect in August 2015 and made significant changes to doing business in the country. Reem Al Ansari highlights the key provisions. The Commercial Companies Law No. 11 of 2015...
Bahrain’s legal system has recently undergone significant changes. KBH Kaanuun explores some of the more significant changes that have been introduced as a result of the implementation of the Rent Law and the amendment to the...
Can sport be made resistant to corruption in the Middle East? Jirayr Habibian of Squire Patton Boggs shares his thoughts on the necessity to protect the fundamental workings and integrity of sport. When Frenchman Pierre de...
Chad Dowle and Corey Judson explore Intellectual Property rights and the rise of social media marketing in professional sports. In the past, catching-up on our favourite teams meant waiting for the evening news, the next morning's...
There has been a sharp fall in optimism in the GCC construction industry over the past year, according to Pinsent Masons’ latest annual GCC construction survey. However, confidence is likely to improve as markets adjust to...
What does litigation funding mean to the Gulf States? Anuraag Malhotra of Landmark Group explores the purpose, scope and concerns of this niche market. A country is a congregation of laws emanating from its constitution. Primary...
