Legal Archives - Page 37 of 221 - Managers of Wealth Middle East

Jersey's BIT with the UAE and reflections on investment treaty practice in non-sovereign autonomous regions

October 26, 2020

A treaty is defined as 'a written agreement between two or more countries'. This is not necessarily correct. Non-sovereign autonomous…

Comment & Analysis

Lebanon follows McKinsey advice and legalises cannabis farming

October 23, 2020

Two years after a McKinsey & Company report laid out the benefits, Lebanon has legalised cannabis farming for industrial and…

Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

UAE's revised Bankruptcy Law extends valuable 12 months to struggling businesses

October 23, 2020

Winning an additional 12 months to pay off claims will be the biggest gain for troubled business from the UAE’s…

Legal

COVID-19: UAE Cabinet approves amendments to bankruptcy law

October 22, 2020

The UAE Cabinet has amended bankruptcy law, adding new articles related to emergencies affecting trade or investment such as a…

Legal

Clyde & Co advises QTerminals on its acquisition of Akdeniz Port in Turkey

October 22, 2020

Global law firm Clyde & Co has advised Qatari port operator QTerminals on the sale and purchase agreement for the…

Fraud & Ethics

Hong Kong fines Goldman Sachs record $350m over 1MDB

October 22, 2020

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has reprimanded and fined Goldman Sachs (Asia) L.L.C. (Goldman Sachs Asia) US$350 million (HK$2.71…

Legal

New UAE wealth management law a welcome game changer

October 20, 2020

As the founder and chairman of a family business, I heartily welcome the decision taken last week by Sheikh Mohammed…

Executive Moves

Baker McKenzie announces latest global leadership shake-up

October 20, 2020

Baker McKenzie welcomes two new members to its Executive Committee, Shih Yann Loo and Melinda Phelan, while Ai Ai Wong…

Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

PwC to offer solution for DIFC data law compliance

October 12, 2020

PwC Middle East has launched an innovative online solution to help organisations comply with the recently announced Dubai International Financial…

Comment & Analysis

Latham & Watkins helps spin out Egypt’s new banking law

October 9, 2020

As part of the Republic of Egypt’s ongoing economic reform, the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has established new banking…

Legal

UK woman tried to fly to Dubai with $2.44 million in cash in five suitcases

October 8, 2020

A woman who tried to fly from London’s Heathrow Airport with five suitcases stuffed full of bank notes worth 1.9…

Comment & Analysis

The rise of foundations in the UAE

October 7, 2020

Foundations have become a popular option for regional wealth structuring and succession planning in the UAE. Here, in a…

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