Why supply chain visibility matters for UAE businesses
The UAE has built much of its trading strength on efficiency. Years of investment in ports and free zones have made it easier to move goods between major markets, and that reliability has helped the country become a practical base for trading and distribution.
Can Intellectual Property out perform gold or land?
At critical stages of growth, businesses look outward for capital, to scale operations, enter new markets, strengthen infrastructure or remain competitive. In those moments, management’s attention usually turns to financial performance, tangible assets and historical revenue. Intellectual Property is increasingly recognized as a significant driver of enterprise value, although its strategic importance is not always …
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Attorney–Client Privilege and the Limits of State Power: A Study of the Supreme Court’s Judgment in In Re: Summoning of Advocates.
A. Introduction In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has sent a strong message that “the power to summon is not the power to interfere with the privileged communications between a lawyer and client, as long as the Constitutional Courts sit, in this Country[1].” The court was confronted with the rising tide of investigative adventurism, …
FAQ and All You Need to Know about Incorporating a Company in Thailand
Despite recent political unrest and ongoing border conflicts, Thailand has continued to attract foreign investors across several business sectors in recent years. While the overall concept of company incorporation may be similar to that of other countries, the specific criteria and process for establishing a company in Thailand differ in important ways.
JOURNALISTS CAN NOW REPORT ON FAMILY LAW CASES IN COURT – IS THIS GOOD OR BAD?
In a milestone development, accredited journalists can report in family law courts on cases which decide the future and wellbeing of children whose parents are divorcing. They can also report on cases which determine if children should be taken into care.
Ultimate Beneficial Owner Declaration in Brazil
Brazilian regulation requires all companies, both national and foreign, registered in the National Registry of Legal Entities (CNPJ), to declare the existence or non-existence of an Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) within thirty (30) days from the date of registration with the CNPJ, in accordance with the guidelines contained in the Normative Instruction No. 2119/2022, issued …
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Essential best practices to mitigate greenwashing
In the first article of the series, which explored ‘What greenwashing risks mean for the legal profession’, we outlined the key principles that legal and risk management professionals are to follow to mitigate such risks. These include:
What greenwashing risks mean for the legal profession
As sustainability issues take center stage in corporate governance, could your company be at risk of inadvertently misleading investors or consumers?
New Legal Exemptions for SMES: key updates from the Thai personal data protection committee
On 8 January 2025, the Thai Government Gazette published a royal decree introducing a Notification on Exemption from Keeping a Record of Processing Activities for Data Controllers who are Small or Medium-Sized Enterprises B.E.
Navigating the 7th edition of th Siac Rules, 2025: Highlighting 10 key features
The Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) has unveiled the 7th edition of its Arbitration Rules, effective 1 January 2025.