Energising Projects to Go Green: The Impact of the Pandemic and War on Global Energy Markets
September 21, 2022
Just when it se…
Qatar Fact Sheet – Copyright
November 19, 2020
“The purpose of copyright and related rights is twofold: to encourage a dynamic creative culture, while returning value to creators so that they can lead a dignified economic existence, and to provide widespread, affordable access to content for the public.” …
The separability of an arbitration clause
November 11, 2020
– the Sharjah Court of Appeal sets limits
RERA flexes its power in relation to non-compliant developers: Bahrain
November 4, 2020
Partner and hea…
Qatar Fact Sheet – trade marks
October 27, 2020
“Because so much money and time is often invested in a trade mark, it is worth paying something to protect it from misuse …”
Dubai Family Ownership of Common Property Law
September 23, 2020
The Law also aims to provide a legal framework for maintaining continuity of family ownership and avoiding division of businesses amongst family members …
Assignment of Patent Rights
September 9, 2020
The potential value of patents, or patent applications, cannot be understated. Only the owner of a patent has the exclusive right to exploit its value to exclusion of all other parties …
UAE Foreign Direct Investment Law vs GCC Customs Exemption
September 2, 2020
By Charles Laubach and Saurbh Kothari, Afridi & Angell
Patent filing strategies in the GCC
July 27, 2020
If you are interested in protecting your technology in the region, the question shouldn’t be where to patent your technology but how.
A rapid response has been needed to control the coronavirus outbreak, but it remains to be seen how permanent the changes will be …
July 27, 2020
A rapid response has been needed to control the coronavirus outbreak, but it remains to be seen how permanent the changes will be …
Electronic signatures: A comparison of the electronic regulations in the GCC
June 12, 2020
The shift towards the use of digital documents has never been more timely or relevant.
The costs of conflict
May 13, 2020
There are now more options available to a party to a dispute to help reduce the risk of adverse costs.
The impact of Covid-19 on Mena M&A
May 5, 2020
The pandemic will undoubtedly cause lasting economic and societal changes that will affect the way that deals are conducted.
M&A in the UAE & KSA — The evolving legal landscape
April 6, 2020
The outlook for acquisition activity in the region is positive, though much will depend on the impact of Covid-19 …
Sigrid Wettwer
April 2, 2020
We speak to the head of group legal for the Middle East & Asia Pacific at DNV GL, the world’s largest classification society, about change, technology and running a lean and efficient legal organisation …
The Novel Coronavirus: Anatomy of key employment issues in Mainland China, Hong Kong and The Middle East
February 27, 2020
Information for employers in Mainland China, Hong Kong and the Middle East.
The Novel Coronavirus – Insurance Considerations
February 20, 2020
The Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) is likely to represent a significant exposure for the insurance market ..
Significant changes to UAE’s Civil Procedure Code
March 13, 2019
While the changes are welcome, they put pressure on litigants to plead their cases within relatively short time periods …
Netting arrangements made enforceable in the UAE
December 20, 2018
For decades, banks and other counterparties in the UAE have obtained financial services from foreign financial institutions. Industry bodies, such as the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA), the International Capital Market Association and the International Securities Lending Association, have developed standard documentation for these kinds of transactions …
Elina Mohamed
December 20, 2018
We speak to the general counsel at Orpic about her career, the development of the industry and her outlook …
Off-plan sales in Dubai: Risks and rewards
June 20, 2018
Whether buyers are looking to expand their real estate portfolio or buyers are simply looking to find their ideal home, great deals can be found in Dubai’s off-plan real estate sector …
Hani Abosamra Abdelrasoul, Shelf Drilling
June 13, 2018
Shelf Drilling’s associate general counsel for the Middle East and Africa discusses the changing role of in-house counsel and the effect of technology on the profession.
Deals of the Year 2017
May 3, 2018
Asia-Mena Counsel’s review of the top transactions and matters that closed during 2017…
11th Representing Corporate Asia & Middle East Survey inc. Firms of the Year
December 15, 2017
Voted for by those who know best in each jurisdiction, in-house counsel and buyers of legal services …
Asia gears up for international arbitration
May 24, 2017
Developments across the region are supporting the development of alternate dispute resolution mechanisms that will promote further investment into Asia’s …
Middle East & Africa public-private partnership (PPP) guide
August 31, 2016
Neil Cuthbert and Atif Choudhary of Dentons analyse the emergence of public-private partnerships in the Middle East (with a focus on the GCC) and also in the context of selected emerging markets in Africa that have recently looked to introduce a PPP legal framework. Below is a summary of their full report.
Middle East & Africa public-private partnership (PPP) guide
August 31, 2016
Neil Cuthbert and Atif Choudhary of Dentons analyse the emergence of public-private partnerships in the Middle East (with a focus on the GCC) and also in the context of selected emerging markets in Africa that have recently looked to introduce a PPP legal framework. Below is a summary of their full report.
What Brexit might mean for the In-House Community
July 12, 2016
Aided by thoughts from lawyers throughout Asia and Australia, we delve into what Brexit may mean for In-House Community members, giving insight on employment, taxation, insurance, finance, investment and more.
Baker & McKenzie elects Paul Rawlinson as next chairman
June 29, 2016
Global law firm Baker & McKenzie announced that following a vote of its partnership, Paul Rawlinson has been elected as the next chairman of the firm…