Regulatory Risk Allocation in Cross-Border M&A
Involving Nigerian Targets: A Practical Perspective Introduction Nigeria remains one of the most strategically significant M&A markets on the African continent. With Africa’s largest economy, a population exceeding 220 million, and sectors ranging from upstream petroleum to high-growth fintech, the country consistently draws foreign acquirers looking for scale and first-mover advantage. But anyone who has …
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REPATRIATION OF FUNDS AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE CONTROLS: IMPLICATIONS FOR INVESTORS
INTRODUCTION Foreign investment plays a central role within global economic development through facilitating the cross-border movement of capital, technology and expertise. However, the ability of investors to realize returns on their investments is closely tied to the foreign exchange regime of the host country. The government regulates the conversion and transfer of foreign currency primarily …
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CROSS-BORDER DATA TRANSFERS: AN OVERVIEW OF LEGAL REQUIREMENTS AND COMPLIANCE MECHANISMS IN NIGERIA
INTRODUCTION In an increasingly digitized and globalized economy, the transfer of personal data across national borders has become an operational necessity for businesses. Nigerian companies and businesses are not left out, as they routinely rely on offshore cloud infrastructure, foreign service providers, and multinational data ecosystems to deliver services efficiently. However, these data flows raise …
UAE Social Media Age Limit: Legal Implications for Parents and Platforms
The UAE’s decision to ban social media platforms for minors under the age of 15 is a fundamental change in the approach towards child protection, digital safety and online accountability.
Which Law Firm Is Best for Contested Divorce in Dubai?
A contested divorce in Dubai is rarely just about ending a marriage. It may involve child custody, visitation, maintenance, financial claims, property concerns, travel permissions, and sometimes urgent protective measures. For expats and UAE nationals, choosing the right law firm is therefore an important step.
Top-Rated Family Law Firms: How to Choose the Right Legal Support in the UAE
Family matters are personal, sensitive, and often stressful. Whether the issue involves divorce, child custody, alimony, guardianship, inheritance, or cross-border family arrangements, choosing the right legal support can make a major difference. For expats and residents in the UAE, family law can feel even more complicated because the applicable law may depend on nationality, religion, …
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Investor Funds Recovered After Court Invalidates Unlicensed Investment Agreement
Background Our client, an individual investor, was represented by the Emirati Advocate Mrs. Awatif Al Khouri of Awatif Mohammed Shoqi Advocates and Legal Consultancy, who personally led this dispute arising from a commercial arrangement under which our client transferred a substantial sum of money to a company on the basis that those funds would be …
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MANAGING SHAREHOLDER DISPUTES IN PRIVATE COMPANIES – LEGAL REMEDIES AND PRACTICAL OPTIONS
Introduction Shareholder disputes are a major governance issue in Nigerian private companies. Because these companies are often closely held, with overlapping owners and managers, and limited ability to sell shares, disagreements can quickly turn into long legal battles. The main law for these disputes is the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020 (CAMA 2020),[1] supported …
Real Estate Law Firms in Dubai: Understanding Legal Support in UAE Property Matters
The Dubai property market is attracting residents, investors, landlords, tenants, developers, and overseas buyers from many parts of the world. Real estate law in Dubai is not simply about buying and selling property. It deals with matters of ownership rights, registration requirements, lease contracts, developer obligations, property management issues, and dispute resolution. Understanding the legal …
Drug Possession and Personal Use in the UAE: Key Legal Consequences
The United Arab Emirates has a strict and highly regulated anti-narcotics regime. The country has maintained a tough position on illegal drug use, possession, trafficking, importation, and related offenses for many years to protect public safety and deter substance use. This is particularly important in the UAE, given its large expatriate population, international travel connections, …
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