New law, new concerns
Nayiri Boghossian calls for further clarity in the ratification and execution procedures of the UAE’s Arbitration Law. A lot has been published in the last couple of months about the new arbitration law issued by Federal...
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Opinions
Can only two play that game?
Interim measures and non-parties to arbitrations: A comparative analysis of the approach of the English and DIFC Courts by Daniel Crowley and Timothy Killen of 2 Temple Gardens. Arbitration is a popular form of dispute resolution...
Charting the way to maritime growth
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...
Merger control reform
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...
The future of legal work
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...
Getting back on track
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...
Navigating the compliance maze
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...
Alternatives to HMAs
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...
A need for clarity
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...
A matrix of liability
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...
