Middle East & International News

Middle East & International News

Cryptocurrency – A shift in focus

Across the jurisdictions, the focus now needs to shift from an amateur debate on ‘whether or not the cryptocurrencies are a viable mode of payment’, to a more pragmatic dialogue of understanding the efficacy and implementation...

Saudi law firm AlSabhan & AlAjaji sign MoU with Pinsent Masons

Last month, Saudi law firm AlSabhan & AlAjaji signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with international law firm Pinsent Masons during the Saudi-UK CEO Forum, to facilitate co-operative efforts to develop the Saudi firm’s legal know-how in...

Charles Russell Speechlys & Couchmans combine

Charles Russell Speechlys has announced that the partners and staff of Couchmans LLP have joined the firm to form a unique full-service legal offering for the sports sector with a focus on the Middle East market. By combining its...

Designer courts

Dubai Design & Fashion Council (DDFC) today signed a cooperation agreement with DIFC Dispute Resolution Authority (DRA), including DIFC Courts, to pave the way for wider adoption of the English language, international law courts system by...

DIFC issues new employment law for public consultation

The DIFC has proposed a new Employment Law regime. DIFC Authority’s Legislative Committee has invited public comment on the new proposed law, which enhances the current DIFC Employment Law, in order to bring it in line...

Commercial claims on the rise at DIFC Courts

DIFC Courts has revealed its key figures for the full year 2017, with a volume of 520 cases across all divisions, delivering steady growth for the English-language common law courts. Claims at the main Court of...

UAE’s draft Arbitration Law approved

The Federal National Council of the United Arab Emirates has approved a draft Arbitration Law. According to the state news agency WAM, the draft law outlines, “The provisions of the law will apply to all arbitrations...

BSA launches Spain & Latin America Desk

The firm has introduced its second foreign desk, led by Eduardo Delage, in an affiliation with Spanish practice Lupicinio International Law Firm. BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates LLP has unveiled its latest venture, a Spain...

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