The historical backdrop of cybersecurity started with a research venture. A man named Bob Thomas understood that it was feasible for a computer program to move over a system,

The concept of offshore was first introduced in Dubai in late 2001 but it took concrete shape on January 15, 2003 when Jebel Ali Free Zone Offshore Companies Regulations 2003 came into force.

In this article, we take an look at some key changes introduced by the new Law, focusing particularly on amendments which may affect directors of Limited Liability Companies (LLCs), the most commonly chosen investment vehicle.

On 1 October 2025, Federal Decree-Law No. (20) of 2025 (the Amending Law), amending Federal Decree-Law No. (32) of 2021 on Commercial Companies (the CCL 2021) was issued.

The Capital Market Authority of the United Arab Emirates has introduced a comprehensive new licensing regime for Virtual Asset Service Providers, establishing eight distinct regulated activities with risk-based capital requirements and enhanced governance standards. The framework consolidates previous regulations while introducing stricter controls on privacy tokens, algorithmic tokens, and client asset holdings, positioning the UAE as a leading hub for regulated digital asset innovation.

It is not a secret that side, or otherwise called nominee, arrangements represent an indispensible legal structure for many foreign investors doing business in the UAE.

The rules governing corporate management differ between limited liability companies and public joint stock companies under the UAE Federal Commercial Companies Law (Federal Law No 8 of 1984).

An ongoing investigation into the financial scandal involving NMC, the biggest private provider of healthcare in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and a previously listed FTSE 100 company, has...

2012 commenced with lively discussion on the proposed UAE Federal Law on Commercial Companies.

Directors and managers in the UAE may face personal liability for fraud, abuse of authority, conflicts of interest, and breaches of legal duties. Understanding when corporate protection ends and personal responsibility begins is essential for anyone managing a company in the Emirates.

For those busy insurance/reinsurance professionals out there, BSA have provided a snap-shot of last year's UAE insurance laws and what to watch out for in 2021.

Shareholder activism is evolving across the UAE, bringing new dynamics to corporate governance and investor relations. This comprehensive analysis examines the legal framework that shapes how activist shareholders can engage with companies, from requisitioning meetings to launching campaigns. Understanding these mechanisms is essential for both companies preparing defensive strategies and investors seeking to exercise their rights under UAE commercial law.

Shareholders’ agreements are extremely common in the UAE and have been for some time.

The unprecedented financial crunch experienced globally has forced many businesses to question their existing corporate structures, and also to consider ways in which these structures can be realigned with minimum cost, which has, in some cases, necessitated winding up group companies.

The UAE has issued Federal Decree-Law No. (20) of 2025 (the "Amendment Law), which introduces several material changes to Federal Decree-Law No. (32) of 2021 on Commercial Companies (CCL).

A director is prohibited from utilizing or disclosing company secrets or attempting to damage the company business.

Business transactions around the world often involve mergers, acquisitions or take-overs. Such transactions of the business organizations ...

Embarking on a joint venture in the UAE can be a lucrative and successful business strategy, allowing organizations to pool their resources, expertise, and market reach while sharing risks and rewards.

There have been various developments recently in Saudi Arabia towards increasing the effectiveness of the Corporate Governance framework.

On June 28, 2022, the Saudi Council of Ministers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (the ‘Kingdom' or ‘KSA') approved the new Companies Law (the ‘New Companies Law') under Saudi Arabia Cabinet...