President Trump’s recent tariffs on China, the UK, EU, Japan and South Korea have roiled markets, sparking fears of a global trade war. Menelaus Kouzoupis and Alan Scurry of Stephenson Harwood examine the policy’s rationale, impact...
Navigating the complexities of Shari’ah and civil law systems in MENA arbitration requires practitioners to adeptly merge traditional legal frameworks with modern commercial practices, writes Sherif Akl and Karam Farah of ICC. The issue of interest...
The region is emerging as a key player in international arbitration by leveraging technology and legislative changes to attract disputes and boost economic growth, writes Nadia Nicolaou of Opus 2. Competition between regions to become a...
A recent Dubai Court of Cassation ruling (Case No. 486/2024) suggests onshore UAE courts may start recognising the ‘without prejudice’ principle. Mehdi Seadon and Jason Francis of Kennedys examine the implications of this potential shift. “Onshore...
Despite discouraging recent figures, a significant change in gender equality among expert witnesses is on the horizon. Clare Lavin of HKA shares her perspective on creating a level playing field for change for aspiring female experts....
As AI and Fintech revolutionise global banking, Bahrain’s regulatory frameworks evolve to balance innovation and consumer protection. Gaby Samir El Hakim and Maha Alkhabbaz of NBB and Sayed Mahmood Al Alawi of Qarooni Partners examine the...
Cyrus Izibili, Sage Patel and Toni Badra distinguish cybersecurity from data protection, highlight recent UAE legal developments and explore the future of these fields amid legislative changes and emerging technologies. As technology continues to evolve at...
Andrea Carlevaris and Letizia Santin of BonelliErede take a closer look at the latest developments in the Middle East’s arbitration landscape that sets new standards and influences commercial and investment arbitration practices across the region. The...
Hiam Al Muhtadi explores the benefits of amicable settlements of commercial disputes, the necessity of documenting settlements, and offers an overview of the UAE Mediation Law, Federal Decree Law No. 40 of 2023. Mediation is a...
With the UAE’s rapid tax evolution, transfer pricing rules ensure fair corporate taxation. Malcolm Manekshaw of Alvarez & Marsal sheds light on these guidelines, tax certainty, incentives, and the system’s nuances. From the introduction of VAT...
