The English High Court has recently handed down a judgement in a test case related to "Business Interruption" insurance in the context of the COVID19 pandemic, which provides an interesting angle in

Many entities, contractors, and operational businesses in Saudi Arabia rely, formally or informally, on placing non-Saudi employees at another entity's premises to deliver services, cover project peaks...

The UAE has long been a dazzling showcase for luxury, with its towering malls, global flagship stores, and ultra-high-net-worth consumers solidifying its position on the luxury map.

The disruption caused by COVID-19 has had a wide-ranging effect on the world economy and the overall economic slowdown and disruption in the market has impacted the insurance sector as well, ...

The UAE promulgated Federal Law No. 4 of 2020 on Securing Interests in Movable Property ("Movables Security Law") and Cabinet Resolution No. 29 of 2021 on the executive regulations of Federal Law No. 4 of 2020...

Litigation in the UAE can be a complex and costly process, requiring businesses to be well-prepared to navigate the legal landscape effectively.

Securitisation and receivables sale/purchase agreements (such as discounting and factoring) are effective methods of financing used by entities to monetise their business receivables.

The UAE has long been a dazzling showcase for luxury, with its towering malls, global flagship stores, and ultra-high-net-worth consumers solidifying its position on the luxury map.

In a significant ruling that underscores the strict formalities governing arbitration agreements under UAE law, the Dubai Court of Cassation recently issued its final judgment in Case No. 445/2025/24...

The United Arab Emirates ("UAE") took a significant step forward on 9 December 2022 with the release of the Federal Decree-Law no. 47 of 2022 on ‘the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses' (the "Corporate Tax Law").

While the world is dealing with the repercussions of the Coronavirus and its impact on the wider worldwide economy, SMEs and family businesses are trying to deal with the impact that this will have on their businesses...

The UAE has recently amended its Civil Procedures Law and related regulations. In the following article Bassel Boutros examines the key changes and their potential impact.

The judicial system in the United Arab Emirates ("UAE") is one of the most dynamic systems in the world, in terms of adapting to both social and business needs.

The main law governing money laundering in Saudi Arabia is Saudi Arabia Cabinet Decision No. 80/1439, approving the Anti‐Money Laundering Law (the "AML"), and its Implementing Regulations

Foundations, a unique legal entity blending aspects of private companies and trusts, have gained significant traction in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The United Arab Emirates' life insurance market is set for radical change in 2020 with the implementation of the "New Life Insurance and Family Takaful Regulations"

Technology has been quick to address the need for a remote conduct of arbitration hearings, from the very early stages of the current pandemic.

The United Arab Emirates' new unemployment insurance scheme came into force last week, offering a safety net for expatriate residents

On 5 January 2021, the Supreme Council of the GCC held its annual meeting and issued its decision to discontinue the GCC Patent, with the announcement that the GCC Patent Office...

At the recent COP26 summit in Glasgow, India made the twin commitment of reaching net-zero emissions by 2070, and to procure 50% of its energy requirements from clean and renewable energy sources within this decade.