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,...
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has published the findings of a thematic review of client classification and suitability practices at regulated firms. The review is part of the DFSA’s risk-based supervisory efforts. The thematic review...
Six leading professional institutions, and two leading transport and infrastructure firms have launched a Conflict Avoidance Pledge, aiming to reduce the number of disputes in construction and engineering. With many projects costing c.30-40 per cent more...
The Federal Tax Authority has issued Cabinet Decision no. 59 of 2017 on Designated Zones (“Cabinet Decision”) for the purposes of Federal Law no. 8 of 2017 on Value Added Tax (“VAT Law”). Art. 50 of...
