Mohamad A. Nasser discusses corporate structuring in the light of UAE Cabinet resolution of May 20, 2018, and its impact on the marine industry. In its continuous strive to enhance the commercial environment, the UAE Cabinet...
Abdus Samad of Afridi & Angell examines the key provisions of the Competition Law and their effect on M&A transactions in the UAE. For some years now, the UAE has had in place legislation to...
Eversheds Sutherland takes a closer look at the transformative impact of technology on the legal industry with a focus on empowerment, innovation and efficiency. We live in a digital age and wherever we look, technology is...
Hadef & Partners analyses the recent decision by the Dubai Court of Cassation on Case 484/2017 that has provided some clarity on arbitrators’ liability in civil cases. It has been over one year since the amendment...
With evolving regulatory landscapes and organisational mandates, managing a global compliance programme can be challenging. Niloy Pyne of VFS Global shares an in-house perspective on implementing effective processes and operations… Managing compliances effectively for global entities...
Joby Beretta of The Bench explores the alternatives of hotel franchises, ‘manchises’ and leases and shares his take on the expected model of choice in the Middle East. The Middle East hospitality industry has faced numerous...
Monika Humphreys-Davies provides an update on the new Dubai law governing administration of non-Muslim estates and wills in the Emirate of Dubai. Expats have been drawn to Dubai to live and work, set up their business...
Mohamad A. Nasser examines the importance of the Supply Time Charter Party Agreement for the maritime sector. A Supply Time Charter Party is a maritime agreement, wherein the vessel owner supplies a maritime service to a...
The firm’s commitment to the quality of the practitioner combined with a focused-effort to develop renowned practices sets them apart. In 2017, Winston & Strawn demonstrated stellar growth with the highly successful opening of a new...
Christopher Grout of QICDRC talks about the impact and influence of technological advancements on the judicial system. Whilst being interviewed about his film Minority Report, an admittedly bizarre movie where a specialist police force apprehend ‘criminals’...
