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?
The New UAE Personal Status Law No. 41 of 2024: Enhancing Family Stability and Legal Flexibility
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced a new Federal Personal Status Law No. 41 of 2024, replacing the previous Law No. 41 of 2022.
Litigating in the Dubai International Financial Centre: Key Legal Developments and What They Mean for Global Business in 2025 and Beyond
As we step into 2025, the DIFC Courts continue to solidify their role as one of the most sophisticated commercial courts globally.
Predatory Marriages and the Lui Ming Lok Decision
A case currently on my desk crystallises the legal challenges highlighted by the recent Court of Final Appeal decision in Lui Ming Lok v Ng Im Fong Loretta (FACV 1/2024).
A NOD TO SWAPS AND DEFFERRED CONSIDERATION IN DOWNSTREAM INVESTTMENT: unlock the foreign investment regime in India
I. Introduction The Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (the “FEMA”), along with the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) Rules,
On the Edge: Redefining Retail in 2025
Retail is at a pivotal moment, where global trends, transformative technologies, and evolving consumer demands are reshaping the industry at an unprecedented pace.
A Comprehensive Guide on the Latest IRDAI Regulatory Reforms
On 10th January 2025, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (“IRDAI”) published a press release stating that in the interest of maintaining an “agile, progressive, and forward-looking regulatory framework,”
Sanctions | EU adopts 14th economic and individual sanctions against Russia
On June 24, 2024, after intense negotiations between member states, the European Union adopted its 14th set of sanctions against Russia.
A Nod For Swaps And Deferred Consideration in Downstream Investment: Unlocking the Foreign Investment Regime in India
I. Introduction The Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (the “FEMA”), along with the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) Rules, 2019 (the “NDI Rules”), constitutes the primary legal framework governing foreign equity investments (both direct and indirect) in India. Additionally, instructions issued on foreign investment in India and its related aspects under the FEMA in the …
Key Guidelines on RoPA Exemptions for Small Enterprises
IN BRIEF The Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (2019) (“PDPA”) exempted small enterprises from the obligation to create, record, and retain a Record of Processing Activities (“RoPA”) under Sections 39 and 40.