Navigating Downstream Investments: A FEMA Perspective on Structuring SPVs in India
INTRODUCTION Special Purpose Vehicles (“SPVs”) as organized in India are distinct legal entities, typically structured as private limited companies under the Companies Act, 2013 (“Companies Act”), though they are occasionally formed as trusts or limited liability partnerships. SPVs are primarily used to isolate financial and operational risks for the sponsors or stakeholders participating in the …
Requirements to Mitigate Loss – Recent Decisions from the Labour Court and WRC
The Workplace Relations Commission (“WRC”) and the Labour Court (the “Court”) each recently issued a decision in Conor Gilligan v Derrin Group Management Limited (ADJ-00058189) (WRC decision) and Accountancy & Business College (Ireland) Limited t/a Dublin Business School v Amir Sajad Esmaeily (UD/24/134) (Labour Court decision) which provide useful guidance on a Complainant’s duty to …
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WRC Seeks to Clarify Calculation of “Remuneration” under the Unfair Dismissals Acts
In Caroline O’Connell v Lionbridge International Unlimited Company (ADJ-00057077), the Workplace Relations Commission (the “WRC”), awarded the Complainant €142,984 in compensation for unfair dismissal, which figure represented the full value of her financial loss. The Adjudicator, Breffni O’Neill, was satisfied that the Complainant’s financial loss arose entirely from the Respondent’s actions.
Labour Court Reduces WRC’s Record Award and Clarifies Calculation of Remuneration
The recent Labour Court decision of X Internet Unlimited Company v. Gary Rooney, arises from an appeal of a Workplace Relations Commission (“WRC”) decision, (ADJ -00044246) in which the Complainant was found to be unfairly dismissed and was awarded the sum of €550,131. See our previous article on that decision here. Both parties appealed this …
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RECENT AMENDMENTS TO THE INDIAN FDI REGIME: ARE THE CHANGES ENOUGH TO BOOST FDI AMIDST GLOBAL TURMOIL?
On May 2, 2026, the Indian government notified two (2) amendments to the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-Debt Instruments) Rules, 2019 (the “NDI Rules”) to align the NDI Rules with the below listed changes introduced in India’s Foreign Direct Investment (“FDI”) policy through Press Notes issued earlier this year: Press Note 1 of 2026, which …
Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in the UAE
Introduction As a center for international trade and dispute resolution, the UAE has established a clear legal framework for the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments. The main framework is the Federal Decree-Law No. 42 of 2022 on the Civil Procedure Law and its amendments, which replaced the Federal Law No. 11 of 1992.
Resolving an International Commercial Supply Dispute: A Strategic Cross-Border Victory
Background Our client, a foreign importer of automotive parts represented by Awatif Mohammed Shoqi Advocates and Legal Consultancy, made a deal with an exporter in the UAE to supply goods. Our client made advance payments, and the other party was then required to send goods and issue commercial invoices in return. There were a lot …
Framework of Cybercrime and Online Defamation Laws in the United Arab Emirates
The rapid digital transformation of the United Arab Emirates has created a unique intersection between advanced technological infrastructure and a legal system deeply rooted in the protection of individual dignity, social harmony, and national security. In response to the complexities of the digital age, the UAE has implemented one of the most comprehensive and stringent …
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Can You Leave the UAE with a Criminal Case?
For many residents and expats, one of the first questions after a police complaint or criminal case is: Can you leave the UAE with a criminal case?” The answer depends on the type of case, its stage, and whether a travel ban or legal restriction has been issued.
Which law firm has the best IP lawyers in Dubai?
Intellectual property is one of the most valuable assets for businesses and individuals in Dubai. From brand names and logos to software and creative works, protecting these rights is essential in a competitive and fast-growing market. When people look for the best IP law firm in Dubai, they often want a single, clear answer. In …
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