Nayiri Boghossian examines provisions under applicable laws on document production and the importance of maintaining proper records. As practitioners, it is not uncommon to find ourselves in front of clients who would like to engage in...
Harriet Grant of Madison Pearl shares her insight on hiring trends that are shaping the GCC’s private practice legal recruitment market. Since I relocated to the region in 2015 I have noticed some significant changes in...
Considering the uncertainty of cyrptocurrency and ICO markets, investors are being warned about the potential risks involved. A legal perspective by Markus Kaulartz of CMS. A new type of corporate financing – Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs)...
Collaborative legal learning between academic institutions and legal practitioners is relevant, valuable and essential for the enhancement of the legal landscape of the region. An analysis by Middlesex University Dubai. Partnerships between industry and higher education...
Moving towards bias-conscious and inclusive corporate cultures will have a positive impact on businesses, writes Dorothy Dalton of 3Plus International. 50 women gathered at a Dubai event last month to explore the subtle challenges they must...
Guy Wall of Grant Thornton offers his take on the emergence of Fintech and its impact to compliance protocols within the UAE. The fast-paced emergence of Fintech and the application of cryptocurrencies across the UAE has...
An interesting case report by Robyn-Leigh Merry of Dennemeyer & Associates, examining the potential pitfalls in the renewal process of patents in South Africa. A patent shall endure for a period of 20 years from the...
Pamela McDonald of Pinsent Masons takes a closer look at a recent judgment in the UK that has potentially harsh consequences for contractors who have entered into contracts with conflicting terms – something seen often in...
A recent decision by the UK Supreme Court sheds light on the issue of the rules to be applied when there is a disagreement in the wording of a contract. Fraser Dawson of Gibson Dunn elaborates....
To achieve business sustainability, succession planning among family businesses have to be well-managed, transparent and underpinned by good corporate governance practices, writes Kirsty Smallman of Crescent Enterprises. Family businesses are a lifeline of the region’s economy,...
