Perhaps the most important new feature of the new Law is the introduction of a regime that allows for protection and reorganization of distressed businesses ...
Described by one of her peers as being “everything you would need in a lawyer”, Heba Ali was hired by Lenovo in 2014 to establish the organisation’s legal department for the Middle East and Africa region. A reflection of her success, in May, Ali was selected by our expert panel of judges as the In-House Community Counsel of the Year, 2016. Here she talks to Asian-mena Counsel about the qualities she thinks are vital to being a good in-house lawyer.
We discuss Brexit with insight from various private practice lawyers; Richard Bell of Clyde & Co writes about his Journey along the Silk Road; JunHe delve into issues regarding provisions to China's network publishing services; and Trowers inform us about Doing business in Iran in this Hot Topics Special Feature.
The Ministerial Decision No. (272) of 2016 addresses the scope of Article 104 of Federal Law No.2 of 2015, stating which articles relating to public and private joint stock companies apply to limited liability companies.
Mayer Brown announced the opening of its office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The office serves as a hub of the firm’s Middle East practice....
With economic commentators predicting a difficult 2016, employers across the region may be forced to look at staffing levels. With commodity prices ...
In early February, the UAE announced a major government shake-up to prepare the UAE for the future. Under the new plans, a number of ministries are ...
Aided by thoughts from Clyde & Co lawyers in the Middle East, we look into what the energy sector can anticipate there, delving into thoughts on the sector itself as well as their implications on regional employment.
Analysing the two leading decisions from last year on enforcement, Al Suwaidi’s David Lant gives an overview of how this area is developing. We are also given understanding of the jurisdiction’s background as an arbitral hub and an indication why one may decide to use the DIFC Courts in this scenario.
In his review of anti-corruption laws in the UAE's pharma and healthcare sector, Faizal Latheef of Kochhar & Co Inc. divulges important legislation and warns on how to avoid corruption allegations.
Remuneration packages are an essential tool for employers in attracting and retaining high performing staff. In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where the demand for ...
