Non-Compete Clauses Under the Scanner: Legal, Corporate, and Regulatory Dimensions
Introduction The recent strategic investment by Japan’s Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) in Shriram Finance has ignited a debate on the legality and appropriateness of non-compete fees paid to promoters in India. While such clauses are standard in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), the unique structure of this deal-where promoters retain management control, raises critical questions …
Decision 701 of 2025: Key Insurance Requirements Every Mediation Centre Must Know
In furtherance of enhancing the regulatory framework governing mediation services in the United Arab Emirates, the Minister of Justice issued Decision No. 701 of 2025 on the Regulations for Submitting a Professional Liability Insurance Policy by Private Mediation Centres and Branches of Foreign Mediation Centres “Decision”.
Landmark Decision of the European Court of Justice on Football: Lassana Diarra Case
Introduction In the legal proceedings instituted by Lassana Diarra, who played football for several top clubs such as Chelsea, Real Madrid, and Arsenal, the European Court of Justice (‘ECJ’ or ‘the Court’) issued a landmark judgement (‘the Judgement’) on 4 October 2024.
Sanctions adopted following Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine.
MARILOU PAVLOU CHRISTODOULIDES LLC (MPC Legal) ADVOCATES & LEGAL CONSULTANTS ARTICLE ON 19th EU SANCTIONS PACKAGE Sanctions adopted following Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine. The European Union (EU) continues to adopt further packages of economic sanctions against Russia due to the continuance of its military aggression against Ukraine, the latest of which is summarised below. The relevant …
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FOREIGN SEATED ARBITRATION AND INDIAN INSOLVENCY: A CONFLUENCE OF CHALLENGES
I. Introduction The increasing cross-border participation of Indian companies in international commerce has led to a corresponding rise in participation of Indian companies in foreign-seated arbitrations for resolution of disputes between the parties. In many instances, foreign lenders have attempted to enforce foreign arbitral awards in India against the Indian entities. However, when such Indian …
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Corporate governance reform in the UAE: what private companies should prepare for in 2025
Business leaders in the UAE now face a set of reforms that matter more than ever. Corporate governance for private companies is moving out of the shadows and into sharper focus.
INDIA’S INSURANCE SECTOR REFORMS: KEY HIGHLIGHTS
By: Akil Hirani and Rahul Datta, Majmudar & Partners, India
Overview of the Executive Regulations of the Egyptian Personal Data Protection Law
I. Purpose, Scope, and Analytical Framework Law No. 151 of 2020 established Egypt’s first comprehensive statutory framework for the protection of personal data. From the outset, however, the Law was intentionally principles-based and explicitly dependent on its Executive Regulations to define the mechanics of implementation, supervision, and enforcement. For several years following the Law’s issuance, …
Restored access to Polymarket.com by the Italian Agency for Customs and Monopolies
Delfino e Associati Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP successfully assisted Polymarket.com in the administrative appeal before the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) against the order requiring the site to be blocked.
Amendments to Greek Law of Wills and Testaments
Law 5221/2025 (Government Gazette 133A/28-07-2025,) is amending, among others, the Code of Civil Procedure and important articles of the Civil Code. The amendments to the Code of Civil Procedure (new Articles 807 para. 1, 808 and 808A), the Civil Code (Articles 1769, 1773 and 1778) and Legislative Decree 3082/1954 (Article 10), Government Gazette 257A, “on …
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