INHERITANCE LAW AND THE DISPOSAL OF ASSETS IN THE UAE
Inheritance is a very important aspect of family law. It is the branch of law that ensures welfare of family members and the continuity of the family unit after the death of an individual. Inheritance law in the UAE includes the disposal of an estate after a death, whether the individual died intestate or after …
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VAT Regulation for Cryptocurrency Mining in the UAE
Introduction: The Federal Decree-Law No. (8) of 2017 on Value Added Tax (VAT law) governs the application of value added tax in the UAE along with its Executive Regulations (Cabinet Decision No 52/2017). Cryptocurrency mining taxation is becoming more important as cryptocurrencies increase in popularity in the UAE.
How can I get a sponsor licence in the UK?
In the UK, getting a Sponsor Licence is generally the first step to sponsoring international workers. At A Y & J Solicitors, we understand the significance of this decision for businesses and its resultant effect on how they grow and compete within their industries. This guide is meant to walk you through all the necessary …
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Skilled Worker Route UK: The Changes That Happened on 22 July 2025 and How They Affect Hiring
The UK immigration system has gone through one of its biggest upheavals since the introduction of the points-based immigration structure. On 22 July 2025, the Skilled Worker Route, Certificate of Sponsorship had a major reform that raised the salary thresholds, tightened the skill requirements, and modified the eligible occupations list.
The Fine Line of 3D Shape Protection: Avoiding Overreach
In brief In a recent ruling, Thailand’s IPIT Court dismissed a passing off claim involving a cylindrical water bottle design. The court held that the cylindrical form is functional and widely used, lacking inherent distinctiveness. Without secondary meaning, such shapes cannot be monopolized. The decision reinforces that common product forms, unless uniquely associated with a …
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Ukraine’s Tax Disputes Landscape: Key Risks for Multinationals and Cross-Border Groups
Ivan Maryniuk, Head of Tax Law Practice at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm As Ukraine adapts its tax system in the context of war and economic recovery, foreign businesses are facing a growing number of tax-related legal disputes. The establishment of the Economic Security Bureau, new digital reporting obligations, and wartime fiscal pressures have transformed the …
Navigating Taxation and Regulatory Compliance for International Humanitarian and Development Projects in Ukraine
Ivan Maryniuk, Head of Tax Law Practice at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm In the context of war and the influx of international aid, tax and regulatory compliance has become a critically important element for the successful implementation of humanitarian and development projects in Ukraine. It is not only a legal requirement but also a …
Niobium as a Geostrategic Pillar of the 21st Century: Brazil’s Centrality in the New Global Technological and Mineral Order
This article undertakes a broad analysis of the Federative Republic of Brazil’s strategic role in the global scenario of niobium production and trade.
How to set up an education & training services company in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia has committed over SAR 100 billion to education and training as part of Vision 2030.
Intellectual property rights in the age of social media. CJEU examines Case C-598/24
To what extent can the press reproduce and use texts published on social media without the author’s consent?