Topical Issues (The Middle East)

01-Mar-2010  |  The Middle East

Stalemate continues at Discovery Gardens

Has the time come to make a judgement call on the ongoing dispute related to service fees in Discovery Gardens between the ... by Jerry Parks more

17-Feb-2010  |  The Middle East

Government of Dubia/Dubai DOF Sukuk Limited - Termsheet

Osama Hassan and Hasan Rizvi of Taylor Wessing (Middle East) answer questions about the Islamic structure used in the transaction ... by Osama Hassan, Hasan Rizvi more

01-Feb-2010  |  Construction & Engineering, The Middle East

Laying down safety law in the UAE

Stakeholders in the UAE construction industry face challenges in ensuring compliance with the country’s health and safety ... by Donald Turley more

14-Dec-2009  |  The Middle East

Recent Amendments to DIFC Companies Law

On September 18 2009 the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) announced amendments to the DIFC Companies Law (2/2009). ... by Sarah Standish, Pier Terblanche more

28-Sep-2009  |  The Middle East

Minimum Share Capital Requirements for LLCs Amended

The federal government has issued a decree amending Article 227 of the Commercial Companies Law (8/1984), with the effect of ... by Sarah Standish, Pier Terblanche more

15-Jun-2009  |  The Middle East

Restrictions on Foreign Ownership of UAE Companies reviewed

In recent years countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, including the United Arab Emirates, have seen a marked ... by Pier Terblanche more

14-Apr-2009  |  The Middle East

Family Offices in the DIFC

In 2008 the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) established a legal and regulatory framework for family offices working ... by Sarah Standish, Pier Terblanche more

15-Dec-2008  |  The Middle East

Special Purpose Companies permitted in Dubai International Financial Centre

On November 7 2008 the Special Purpose Company Regulations were enacted, allowing special purpose companies (SPCs) to be formed ... by Pier Terblanche more

15-Sep-2008  |  The Middle East

Interpreting Contracts in the DIFC

The Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC) is the fastest growing financial centre in the world and remains of great interest ... by Sarah Standish, Pier Terblanche more

14-Jul-2008  |  The Middle East

Company migration to and from the Dubai International Financial Centre

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is one of the fastest-growing financial centres in the world. A unique aspect of ... by Pier Terblanche more

02-May-2008  |  China Group, Intellectual Property, Life Sciences & Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Technology, The Middle East

Comprehensive ranking of the world's IP jurisdictions

The Global Intellectual Property Index (GIPI), launched today by European law firm Taylor Wessing, presents a statistical ... by Roland Mallinson, Paul Mitchell more

21-Apr-2008  |  The Middle East

An overview of UAE Companies Law

According to figures released by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, the United Arab Emirates and its fellow ... by Pier Terblanche more

03-Dec-2007  |  The Middle East

Postponement of Anti-concealment Law

The UAE Companies Law (8/1984) concerning commercial companies (as amended) provides for seven types of entity through which ... by Pier Terblanche more

11-Sep-2007  |  The Middle East

Amendments to UAE Companies Law

The majority of close-held firms in the United Arab Emirates are owned by UAE national families, and over the years the larger of ... by Pier Terblanche more

17-Jul-2007  |  The Middle East

Implementation of Data Protection Law in DIFC

In January 2007 the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), an international financial free zone located in Dubai, ... by Pier Terblanche more