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...
Over the top (OTT) content is emerging as the main growth area for media companies in the Middle East and beyond, according to a new report – ‘International Media Sector Trends 2018’ – by the law...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The combined firm, with revenues of over USD900 million, will be led by co-chairs Therese Pritchard and Lisa Mayhew. The latest merger will go live in April 2018. Following a vote today by the Partnerships of...
Mahmood Hussain Law Firm (MHLF) has announced that it has added a Fintech practice, setting a dedicated team equipped to advise and assist businesses on matters related to the use and implementation of blockchain technology. This...
Covington recently celebrated the launch of the firm’s expanded Dubai office by holding an evening event for over 100 clients and friends of the firm at the Four Seasons, DIFC. The firm’s enhanced offering in the...
Signed last month at the Arab Health Exhibition and Congress, the agreement between the Dispute Resolution Authority (DRA) – including DIFC Courts – and Dubai Healthcare City Authority (DHCA), fosters closer ties between the two entities,...
