GDPR compliance alert
UAE companies running out of time to comply with EU data protection regulations, says lawyer A UAE-based lawyer today warned a large number of businesses operating in the UAE, that in order to do business in...
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Middle East & International News
Bahrain’s draft bankruptcy law
The Finance and Economic Affairs Committee of Bahrain’s Shoura Council has approved in principle a bill to reorganise the country’s bankruptcy law, state news BNA said on Tuesday. Bahrain first introduced a bankruptcy law in 1987 but the...
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP officially launches in the UAE
Richard Davies will continue in his role as country managing partner for the UAE. The launch is a return to the region for Bryan Cave, who previously had offices in KSA, Kuwait and Dubai. Bryan Cave...
Dubai Courts revolutionises its judicial system with new initiative
As per a statement released by the Government of Dubai Media Office, the Dubai Courts is all set to revolutionise its operations with ‘C3 Court’, the world’s first judicial system in which all three courts –...
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...
All eyes on OTT content in 2018, as per DLA Piper report
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...
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...
