Demystifying The Financial Regulatory Landscape In The UAE
Navigating the financial regulatory landscape of a country can be daunting. The myriad of regulators and regulations can make you feel stuck in a grey area – not a comfortable place for someone who wants black and white. Our Associate, Priyasha Corrie answered some of the most commonly asked questions of the financial regulatory system …
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The New Foreign Direct Investment Law
News on the new federal law on foreign direct investment in the UAE has many people asking: Does this mean I can now form a new company with majority foreign ownership? The answer is the same as previously, "No, not yet". Read more…
Government Surveillance – Watchful Protector or Immoral Spy?
European Court of Human Rights finds that UK government breached the right to privacy of virtually all UK citizens due to government mass surveillance systems which intercepted tremendous amounts of data via citizens’ communications.
Extension for Reduced Rate of Stamp Duty on the Transfer of a Family Business
Extension on the reduced rate of duty for family business transfers.
The Implications of the Constitutional Court Decision in Thake v Kummissjoni Elettorali
The Implications of the Constitutional Court Decision in Thake v Kummissjoni Elettorali on the Proposed Amendments to the Competition Act and Other Related Legislation
Visa options for international students to stay in the UK
What are the immigration options for Tier 4 visa students to stay in the UK after they graduate?
The ‘dark’ side of the data room: disclosure dangers in M&A and finance transactions
Given the corporate environment's ever-changing nature and business needs and the importance of data protection at the EU level, the topic of due diligence in M&A and financial transactions warrants examination. The disclosure, transfer and processing of data raises concerns at several stages of the due diligence process during a transaction and undoubtedly makes things more complicated.
Registered alternative investment funds – an overview
Cyprus is fast becoming an international fund hub and a well-respected player in both the European and international fund industries.
Cyprus Shipping: casting a long shadow over the International Maritime Industry
Cyprus's maritime industry has been established as one of the three largest merchant fleets in Europe and one of the largest in the world. Given its attractive environment and fast developments, Cyprus is likely to cast a long shadow over the international shipping sector…
Utmost Good Faith in Insurance Contracts
The principle of utmost good faith in insurance contracts applies not only at the moment of conclusion of the contract but also throughout the course of the performance of such contract.