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At the end of March, the International Association of Young Lawyers (AIJA) will host its inaugural event in the Middle East when it holds a seminar on Expatriate Issues in the Emerging Markets at The Palace Hotel in Old Town Dubai. The two-day event from March 27 to 29 has attracted high-profile speakers from across the globe and organisers hope that lively and informed debate will focus on the various tax, labour and immigration law issues associated with international expatriates and their employers. But what exactly is the AIJA and what role does it have in the current international legal landscape?
The cogs of change are turning as Gulf countries look to relax existing foreign ownership laws, with manufacturing and industry top of the agenda.
Ashurst managing partner for its Dubai office, Joss Dare, tells Tracey Scott why long-term planning is better than quick-buck building.
Institutional leases are gaining in popularity in the UAE as both landlords and tenants recognise the benefits of a long-term approach to rentals.
Bermuda is becoming an increasingly popular choice for MENA-based companies entering into joint ventures and it is easy to see why, says Kerri Lefebvre.
The level of interest shown in the government of Bahrain’s US$1.25bn bond offering represents a breakthrough in the US market, Freshfields’ lawyers tell Kathryn Young.
Italian eaterie Urbano’s prime location and reliable fare will make it a hit with tired shoppers and hungry tourists, says Ryan Harrison.
Suggested expansion of the DIFC Courts’ jurisdiction has not been met with an altogether positive response as the region’s legal community continues to grapple with questions over the bounds of its existing remit.
Does the economic crisis qualify as force majeure? Many businesses are hoping that it does, as contracts become harder to fulfil because of the downturn.
Dubai, Bahrain and Qatar are battling it out to be credible global financial centres, but which will emerge as the forerunner for the region?
Ashurst managing partner for its Dubai office, Joss Dare, tells Tracey Scott why long-term planning is better than quick-buck building.
The level of interest shown in the government of Bahrain’s US$1.25bn bond offering represents a breakthrough in the US market, Freshfields’ lawyers tell Kathryn Young.
