India Opens the Door to Chinese Investment: A Complete Guide to Press Note 2, 2026 and the FEMA NDI Amendments
Introduction In a landmark policy reset spanning six years of careful deliberation, diplomatic repair, and economic pragmatism, India has opened the door to investment from China and its other land-border neighbours, not in a single sweeping act, but in a measured, security-conscious, and phased manner that reflects the sophistication of India’s evolving role in the …
Post-Award Corrections Under Section 33 of the Arbitration Act: Drawing the Line Between Correction and Modification
Introduction One of the defining features of arbitration is the finality of the arbitral award. Parties choose arbitration as an alternative to conventional litigation largely because it offers efficiency, autonomy and a conclusive resolution of disputes. However, like any adjudicatory process, arbitral awards may occasionally contain clerical mistakes, computational inaccuracies or typographical errors that require …
ISO 37001:2025 Starts the Countdown for Certified Organisations: Mandatory Transition Required Before February 2027
Contact Carolina Cueva Partner Head of Compliance CMS Grau The updated anti-bribery standard introduces new areas of focus: conflicts of interest, compliance culture and climate-related factors as part of the risk context.
Can residents compel multiple state entities to fix failing infrastructure?
Residents across South Africa face chronic infrastructure failures. Flooding, exposed sewer lines, collapsing riverbanks and stormwater mismanagement are increasingly common. When residents approach their local municipality for help and are met with nothing more than buck-passing between government departments, what can they do?
How Is Child Custody Decided After Divorce in the UAE?
Child custody is often one of the most sensitive issues after divorce. For parents in the UAE, the main concern is usually simple: who will the child live with, who will make important decisions, and how will the other parent remain involved in the child’s life?
Securing Justice in a Medical Case Before the UAE Courts
Executive Summary The father of a young child sued a healthcare facility and the treating doctors for medical negligence. The lawsuit is about a failure to diagnose a medical condition, which led to the permanent loss of the affected organ. Mrs. Awatif Al Khouri of Awatif Mohammed Shoqi Advocates and Legal Consultancy represented the father …
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UAE Construction Contracts – Key Changes & Dispute Risks Under the 2026 Civil Transactions Law.
Introduction The UAE legal system is seeing a major change with the issuance of Federal Decree-Law No. 25 of 2025 on Civil Transactions Law, effective 1 June 2026. It repeals and replaces in full the long-standing Federal Law No. 5 of 1985. The Civil Code of 1985 generally left it to the courts in their …
DELAYED DISMISSAL RENDERS THE ILLNESS IRRELEVANT
With regard to dismissal for exceeding the statutory sick leave period, the employer’s prolonged inaction following the employee’s return to work may constitute a tacit waiver of its right to terminate the employment contract, with the consequence that previous absences, for which the decision not to dismiss has already been made, cannot subsequently be “recovered” …
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Early Lease Termination in Dubai: Tenant Rights, Landlord Remedies, and Legal Procedures
The early termination of a tenancy contract is a common issue for tenants in Dubai’s fast-moving rental market when tenants have to deal with job loss, relocation, family changes, or sudden financial pressure. Though fixed-term tenancy agreements give landlords and tenants certainty, a tenant cannot usually end the lease early simply by deciding to vacate.
Digital Evidence and Technology-Enabled Dispute Resolution in the UAE
Introduction The UAE has adopted large-scale initiatives to embed advanced technologies in public services, regulation, and technology-enabled dispute resolution. This evolution in the area of conflict resolution is based on a strong legislative basis that addresses the validity of electronic transactions, the admissibility of digital evidence, and the updating of civil procedures. The overall objective is to …
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