In this episode, John speaks to Nicholas Cully who is Managing Director Sovereign Middle East And Group Sales Director.

BSA corporate partner, Rima Mrad recently spoke with ESG MENA on the role of the UAE and Saudi Arabia in the adoption and integration of ESG in the region.

The impact of globalization and elimination of trade barriers is considered to be an economic merit that consolidated the domestic markets of the world under one roof.

Similar provisions also apply to the general manager of the LLC. Article 219 of the UAE Commercial Companies Law provides that "It shall be mentioned that the company is an LLC, along with the company's capital.

In an era of rapid economic and geopolitical change, companies globally and in the Middle East are increasingly adopting green and sustainable strategies. These are being integrated into broader business operations...

Risk management has evolved significantly over the years, adapting to the changing landscape of global business, technology and regulations. Here is a historical perspective on how risk management has evolved over the years.

The UAE has introduced Federal Decree-Law No. 41/2023 to regulate the accounting and auditing profession, replacing Federal Law No. 12/2014. This new law aims to improve corporate governance standards and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance.

Even in a tax-free environment, your accounting matters. Accounting in the UAE is not triggered by tax filing requirements but is more of a corporate law requirement.

The DIFC Prescribed Company Regulations 2026 introduce significant changes to the framework governing Prescribed Companies in the Dubai International Financial Centre, removing previous qualifying requirements and mandating the appointment of licensed Corporate Service Providers. Existing non-exempt Prescribed Companies face a six-month transition period to comply with new CSP requirements, while the updated framework broadens access to these flexible holding and structuring vehicles used for investments, f

Why do so few women make it to the top of the business world? And what can we do about it?

The enactment of the Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 has marked a significant shift in the UAE's corporate tax landscape. At the heart of this law lies the designation...

The past year has seen big changes for companies operating in the United Arab Emirates and beyond. Let's take a look at some issues and events that are likely to affect the way business is done in 2016.

Governance is relatively a political concept often used in the administration of a state or territory through multiple functionaries. From that sphere, it is a different thing for different people.

Investment is a cornerstone of corporate governance under Federal Decree-Law No. 32/2021 on Commercial Companies Law (Companies Law)...

Memorandum of associations (MOA) are some of the most critical business documents produced in the initial stages of a company's life, and it contains many fundamental elements and information concerning the entity.

The DFSA and the UAE Insurance Authority combine forces to take action against non-compliant players.

As UAE is increasingly characterized as an economical hub, economic security is regarded as one of the most important issues in an ever-growing economic hub of the middle east.

BLK Partners is a multi-jurisdictional law firm operating across Saudi Arabia, UAE, Lebanon, and Egypt, providing comprehensive legal services under registered trademarks in each region. The firm's structure encompasses independent legal entities in different jurisdictions, all operating under the BLK Partners brand while maintaining compliance with local bar associations and regulatory requirements.

Kingdom of Bahrain through recent amendments via Legislative Decree No. 1 of 2018 amended law on Commercial Companies Law ("CCL")

In our experience, a "sleeves rolled up" implementation mindset is critical when executing a successful turnaround.