Adapting laws to a growing economy

Under the previous UAE Commercial Companies Law (1984 Law) there was considerable debate amongst lawyers as to whether a shareholder in a UAE limited liability company (LLC) was able …

Stephen Swanson, Chief Legal Officer with Invest AD – Abu Dhabi Investment Company, discusses the challenges of advising on fund launches in countries like Iraq, and the merits of adapting to different cultural requirements.

Brand owners are welcoming a new draft law (the Law) aimed at combating commercial fraud and counterfeit goods in the United Arab Emirates …