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Non-Competition Clauses and the QFC

A legal case update by Christopher Grout of QICDRC on a recent judgment that will have a direct impact on employers working in the Qatar Financial Centre. In case No 2 of 2015, Chedid & Associates...

A Modern Approach to Arbitration

The new law takes a strong step towards establishing an internationally recognised arbitration regime in Bahrain. Almoayed Chambers elaborates. The Kingdom of Bahrain issued Law No. 9/2015, promulgating the new Arbitration Law (the “Law”) as an...

M&A in the Middle East: Poised for Growth

Phil O'Riordan and Naji Hawayek provide an insight into the main findings of Clyde & Co's Middle East Deal Study 2015. In June 2015, Clyde & Co LLP released its Middle East Deal Study 2015 (the...

Insolvency Law: The Need of the Hour

As the enactment of UAE’s new insolvency law draws closer to reality, TLA takes a look at the most notable features of the long-awaited regime. The Current UAE Insolvency Regime: The Need for Modernisation Essential to...

The Growth of Renewables in the Middle East

The recent financial close of the first solar independent power project (IPP) in Dubai and the solar and wind programmes in Jordan, Morocco and Egypt are signs that the renewable sector is finally starting to play...

Basel III in Bahrain

Simone Del Nevo talks about deleveraging the capital structure of Bahraini banks in the wake of Basel III capital rules. The phased implementation of Basel III and the increased capitalisation requirements will likely induce major changes in...

Is the UAE ready for VAT?

As the GCC continues dialogue on introducing Value Added Tax in the region, is the United Arab Emirates prepared to cushion its impact? An analysis by Ian Anderson of Pinsent Masons.  In 1775 Paul Revere rode...

Host Broadcasting: How to get it right

Nicola Packer and Jamie Ryder highlight the key provisions that need to be included in a well-drafted host broadcast agreement. The sale of broadcast and media rights is not a new phenomenon but in the digital...

The New DIFC QIF Regime

Philip Dowsett of Morgan Lewis analyses the DIFC’s attempts to build a leading Funds centre in Dubai. Dubai has undoubtedly established itself as the Middle East’s business hub. Although it is home to a multitude of...

Kuwait: The case for protection

Abdullah Alharoun of ICB shares his thoughts on Kuwait’s new environment legislation and on how it serves as a building block to environmental protection. In a region where the only carbon trading taking place is actual...

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