A New Era
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Opinions
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...
The Elite Living Experience
Is the rise in popularity of Luxury Branded Residences in Dubai set to continue? Tom Calnan and Natasha Hartrup take a look at contrasting styles of real estate development in the Emirate. For many Dubai is...
Waste not, want not
Nabarro explores how and why EfW projects may become a more popular and significant source of energy in the UAE. UAE’s expanding waste-line The United Arab Emirates (“UAE“) is one of the highest waste producers per...
The Expert Witness
What is an expert witness and what are the five important factors to consider when instructing one or acting as one? Martin Burns of RICS elaborates. An expert witness is typically appointed by the court, the...
In-House View: Embracing Innovation
What are the possibilities for 21st-century lawyers within an in-house legal department? Deepa Tharmaraj of Dell shares her thoughts on why innovation is an in-house lawyer’s key strength. One of my first jobs was to “unlock...
