A Paradigm Shift
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...
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Features
The Dark Side of Sport
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...
#GOOOOOAL
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...
GCC construction industry – Adjusting to the new economic landscape
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...
Litigation Finance – The future of justice?
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...
New Dubai Open Data Law: A Piece of the Puzzle?
The Edward Snowden effect continues to have repercussions across the world. At a time when privacy and data protection remain at the forefront of news headlines, Joby Beretta and Sara Costa Apostolides of Dentons look at...
Gratuity – a measured asset or a black hole?
Shiraz Sethi, Lynda O'Mahoney and Simon Fielder discuss some of the factors affecting end of service liabilities and what can be done to mitigate risk to companies in the region. With almost 90 per cent of...
The Reach of US Litigation
How will US laws and regulations affect organisations in the Middle East? Evaluate your company’s exposure to US-related actions by asking these key questions. Private plaintiffs as well as US government entities increasingly have brought lawsuits...
Striking the right balance?
The key terms of the new Iranian Petroleum Contract (IPC) have recently been released. The IPC will replace the buyback contract structure, in respect of which both foreign investors and Iranian entities have previously raised a...
Predictions & Expectations for 2016
Legislative developments, economic diversification and boosting foreign investment are at the top of the list for the Middle East in 2016.the Oath records the fraternity’s take on the road ahead… BAHRAIN There have been several new...
