Caribbean citizenship in flux: How the new OECD standards could reshape investor migration
Caribbean citizenship-by-investment programmes have come under closer review over the last year as global standards on transparency tighten.
The Future of Banking Operations Between Digital Banks and the Digitization of Traditional Banks
Banks and the Digitization of Traditional Banks I. Introduction and Legal Definition Digital banks, as defined by the Central Bank of Egypt, are “banks that provide banking services through digital channels or platforms using modern technological techniques.”
Navigating Hotel Management Agreements in Dubai: Key Legal Risks and Owner Protections
Entering into a hotel management agreement (“HMA”) in Dubai is a high-stakes decision for any property owner.
How safe is your SAFE in the QFC?
The State of Qatar and the Qatar Financial Centre have undergone rapid development in the world of venture capital and technology startups.
Kuwait’s New Notarization Law: Modernizing Powers of Attorney and Ending Indefinite Validity
Kuwait has taken a significant leap toward modernizing its notarization system with the issuance of Decree Law No. 147 of 2025, which amends provisions of Law No. 10 of 2020 on notarization.
Gac’s Expanded Investigatory Powers: Common Antitrust Pitfalls Under The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia’s Competition Regime
The Saudi Competition Law (Royal Decree No. (M/75) of 1440H, as amended) (the “Competition Law”) and its Implementing Regulations (the “Regulations”) have been in force for a substantive period, establishing a comprehensive legal framework (the “Competition Regime”).
Kuwait Enacts Decree-Law No. 148 of 2025 Amending the Electronic Transactions Law
The State of Kuwait has enacted Decree-Law No. 148 of 2025, introducing substantial amendments to Law No. 20 of 2014 on Electronic Transactions (the Electronic Transactions Law).
WHEN BANK LOANS ARE NOT PROCEEDS OF CRIME: THE KARNATAKA HIGH COURT’S CLARIFICATION ON PMLA ATTACHMENTS.
Introduction: In a recent judgement, the High Court of Karnataka (High Court), in Deputy Director, Directorate of Enforcement v. Asadullah Khan & Others[1], examined the intersection between the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) and the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 (SARFAESI). The Appeals filed under …
Labour Law Series: Part I: Implementation of New Labour Codes – Key Updates for the Employers
The Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India (“Ministry”) pursuant to the press release dated 21 November 2025 (“Press Release”) has implemented 4 (four) labour codes, namely, (i) the Code on Wages, 2019 (“Wage Code”), (ii) the Industrial Relations Code, 2020 (“Industrial Relations Code”), (iii) the Code on Social Security, 2020 (“Social Security Code”), …
The fifteen-day deadline for revoking dismissal is not linked to why the dismissal has been challenged
Angelo Zambelli – Founding Partner, Zambelli & Partners 28-11-2025 The employer must notify the revocation of the layoff within fifteen days of notification by the employee of the challenge of the dismissal. Once the deadline for revoking the dismissal has expired, for the purposes of reinstating the employment relationship, the general principles of the …