Lawyers' Lack of Authority Could Prove Costly
A recent judgment of the Dubai Court of Cassation partially nullifying an arbitral award is likely to have important implications…
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Barclays ‘misled’ the market over Qatar deal, court told
Barclays “deliberately misled” the market over the terms of its emergency capital raising from Qatar at the height of the…
Directors' duties and UAE corporate bankruptcy
Company directors and managers in the United Arab Emirates must ensure that decisions made in a financial distress situation are…
Legal fraternity in Qatar advocate increased Pro Bono hours to keep businesses afloat
Legal fraternity in Qatar has thrown its weight behind the government as they advocate increased Pro Bono hours to keep…
FAM Properties responds to Damac legal claims
FAM Properties has responded to claims that Damac Properties is seeking legal action against the Dubai-based online brokerage for advertising…
English High Court rules former Leeds United MD David Haigh rebranded as #FreeLatifa “human rights lawyer“ a “fraudster”
The Honourable Mr Justice Henshaw of the High Court of Justice ruled this week that David Haigh did indeed embezzle…
Doing business in The United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates is often used as a base for Middle East and North African operations by companies attracted…
Fraudster David Haigh loses English court action to avoid $6m debt recovery
England’s High Court has upheld a UAE ruling that Bahrain’s GFH Financial Group can pursue its former executive and convicted…
Kuwait banks are fully committed in their fight against money laundering and terror financing
The Kuwait Banking Association affirmed the keenness of Kuwaiti banks to fully comply with all provisions of Law No. 106…
Dentons four-day week gets go-ahead
Staff at the largest law firm in the world by lawyer headcount, Dentons, have voted overwhelmingly in favour of temporary…
A private client’s guide to DIFC Foundations
DIFC Law No. 3 of 2018 (Foundations Law) came into effect in March 2018, paving the way for private clients…
Linklaters Plans Third Middle East Office
Linklaters is planning to expand its Middle Eastern offering with a new office in the region, two people close to…