Opinions

Opinions

Challenging an Arbitration Award

Dr. Reyadh Al Kabban shares his thoughts on challenging the ratification of an arbitration Award before the Dubai Court. In order for an arbitration award to have full effect or enforcement, it must be ratified by...

Challenging targeted sanctions

Guy Martin of Carter-Ruck offers practical advice to businesses and individuals who are targeted by sanctions and discusses the importance of successfully dealing with the wider reputational issues associated with fighting against sanctions. On 15 June...

East Africa Calling: Opportunities & Risks

FTI Consulting’s Global Risk and Investigations team offer insight into navigating political and commercial realities in a region that is overflowing with potential.    Over the past decade, Africa has emerged as a leading frontier market...

The fate of Iraq’s Hydrocarbon Bill

Iraq’s oil economy needs an comprehensive hydrocarbon law to secure a stable future. Eversheds elaborates. Oil has undoubtedly exerted prominent influence over Iraq’s modern history. While petroleum plays an instrumental role in shaping Iraq’s foreign relations,...

A New Era

James Campbell and Christopher Gunson take a look at the prospects for new investment in Iran’s upstream oil and gas industry. The Islamic Republic of Iran has some of the largest oil and gas reservesin the...

Evolution of the Immune System

A healthy in-house function is strong enough to resolve threats and issues. What similarity does the immune system have to the in-house legal function and how it is evolving and impacting the corporations in which it...

Draft Right

What should a construction company or main contractor consider with regard to drafting a purchase order? Dr. Rita Waked reveals the top factors. It is trite that several disputes occur throughout the construction of a project...

Arab-Indian Trade: Highway building on the new silk road

Clyde & Co and FTI Consulting consider commercial dispute resolution in the States of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and India in the light of the important and growing economic relationship between the two regions.  ...

Differentiate through compliance

To be responsible corporate citizens, it is crucial for companies to implement an effective compliance program. Compliance is a differentiator. A successful compliance program can provide the competitive edge. A lack of a compliance program or...

Why Diversify?

A diverse workforce can increase an organisation’s effectiveness and give it a competitive edge over others. Diversity in the workplace is often discussed and encouraged, and rightfully so. But how does diversity in the workforce benefit...

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