Turkish Citizenship by Investment 2027: A Smarter Path to a Second Passport for Investors and Families
Imagine finding the perfect property in Turkey. You are excited. The numbers make sense. The location feels right. Your family can already picture spending time there. Then a question appears in the back of your mind. Will this investment actually qualify for Turkish Citizenship by Investment 2027?
AI-Assisted Inventions in Brazil: Disclosure Risks for Biotech and Genus-Type Claims
Recent legislative and regulatory developments in Brazil suggest an emerging consensus: AI may assist the inventive process, but inventorship remains human. The difficult question is not who invented, but what must be disclosed when AI contributes to the invention.
CONSENT AS THE CORNERSTONE OF ARBITRATION: ANALYSING SECTION 7 THROUGH NAGREEKA AND GLENCORE
The validity of an arbitration agreement under Section 7 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (Act) ultimately boils down to consent. At its core, an arbitration clause is nothing more than a contractual promise by the parties to resolve their disputes outside the regular court system. But consent isn’t always straightforward. Sometimes parties sign …
What Ultimately Determines Whether a Compliance Programme Succeeds or Fails?
Most professionals would point to effective controls, robust governance, adequate resources, regulatory expertise, or technological sophistication. All of these are important. They also share a common characteristic: they can be designed, implemented, measured, and improved through structured processes.
Provisional Protection under the PPV&FR Act: Scope, Challenges and the Need for Legislative Clarity
Neeti Wilson, Partner, [email protected] Kartik Madankar, Associate, [email protected] Introduction Agriculture remains the backbone of the Indian economy, providing livelihoods to a significant portion of the population and contributing substantially to national economic growth. Plant varieties play a crucial role in ensuring food security, supplying fodder, and supporting numerous agricultural and industrial activities. Advancements in agricultural science have enabled …
UK Sponsor Licence 2026: How to Apply & Compliance Guide
The regulatory framework governing sponsor licences has become increasingly stringent. In 2025, the Home Office revoked more than 3,000 sponsor licences, the highest annual total recorded to date, and enforcement activity has continued to intensify throughout 2026. For UK employers wishing to recruit overseas workers, obtaining and maintaining a valid sponsor licence is essential. However, …
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A Boutique Law Firm in DIFC: Commercial Lawyers and Legal Services Explained in UAE Law
Dubai International Financial Centre, commonly known as DIFC, is one of the UAE’s most recognized financial and commercial hubs. It has its own legal and regulatory framework, its own courts, and an English-language common law system for civil and commercial matters. This makes DIFC an important place for companies, investors, entrepreneurs, and expatriates who want …
Real Estate Dispute Lawyer in the UAE
Real estate is one of the most valuable investments a person can make in the UAE. Whether it involves a home, an off-plan property, a rental unit, a commercial space, or jointly owned property, disputes can become stressful very quickly. A real estate dispute lawyer in the UAE helps parties understand their rights, assess the …
Trademark Licensing Dispute: Enforcement of Ownership Rights and Post-Termination Obligations
Background Our clients, the trademark owner and the transferee of the mark, were represented by the Emirati Advocate Mrs. Awatif Al Khouri of Awatif Mohammed Shoqi Advocates and Legal Consultancy, who personally led the dispute that arose from a long-standing commercial licensing arrangement under which our client, as the registered owner of two trademarks, granted …
Trademark, Copyright, and Commercial Brand Disputes in the UAE
The UAE has developed a strong legal framework for protecting intellectual property and resolving commercial brand disputes. This framework is supported by major legislative reforms, including Federal Decree-Law No. 36 of 2021 on Trademarks, supported by the Cabinet Decision No. 57 of 2022 on Executive Regulations of the 2021 law on Trademarks, Federal Decree-Law No. …
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