Investigative Intelligence
July 29, 2013
Anti-counterfeit and illicit trade – lessons from the front lines
Multiple roles: a modern divide?
July 29, 2013
Having to perform multiple roles on a regular basis can be more than a little overwhelming for in-house counsel. At times, it can also blur the ethical and legal edges and impact upon important issues like privilege. Sascha Hindmarch, former General Counsel at the University of South Australia takes us behind the key-hole for a look at some of the dilemmas encountered by in-house counsel.
Wisdom imparted
July 29, 2013
Muhammad Tariq, Senior Legal Counsel at TECOM Investments shares with us his experience working in-house after closing the chapter on his days as an M&A private practitioner at Al Tamimi & Company. Leaving his former position somewhat reluctantly at first, he is now comfortably juggling the many roles the in-house move has demanded of him and offers up his advice for managing the position with efficiency, humility and decorum.
Risky business – insurance in the Middle East
July 29, 2013
The insurance industry is adapting to meet the needs of businesses as they expand across the Middle East. This article briefly considers …
Ramadan and working hours in Qatar
July 29, 2013
This year, in the State of Qatar, the Holy Month of Ramadan is expected to start on or around the July 9th, 2013 depending on the …
New rules for Indonesia’s banking industry
July 29, 2013
Bank Indonesia, the central bank, has issued a flurry of recent regulations aimed at strengthening the country’s banking system and …
New circular for advertising food products
July 29, 2013
Since the issuance of the Law on Advertising 2012 there has been some controversy as to whether the advertising of food products …
Deal of the month: The Philippines pushes the boundaries on its biggest IPO yet
July 18, 2013
Breaking new ground in terms of value in the Philippines, the initial public offering of
A brief look at Suspension of Debt Payment Obligations
July 10, 2013
As part of its groundbreaking restructuring, Indonesian shipping company PT Arpeni Pratama Ocean Line Tbk in early 2012 completed …
Marginal fields – Investment opportunities in oil & gas
July 10, 2013
Prior to 1974, the Malaysian oil and gas industry was based on the concession system under the Petroleum Mining Act 1966. Due to the energy …
Marginal fields – Investment opportunities in oil & gas
July 10, 2013
Prior to 1974, the Malaysian oil and gas industry was based on the concession system under the Petroleum Mining Act 1966. Due to the energy …
Qatar launches National Road Safety Strategy
July 10, 2013
On January 13th, 2013 the Minister of State for Interior Affairs, HE Sheikh Nasser bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Chairman of the National Road …
Growing opportunities in the Saudi healthcare sector
July 10, 2013
Judging by the attendance of healthcare providers at the Arab Health trade fair in Dubai in February 2013 it is clear that there is keen …