Articles tagged with: DIFC
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New DFSA investment law relaxes foreign fund rules in DIFC
The Dubai Financial Services Authority has introduced a new collective investment law and made a raft of changes to existing laws.
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Case load increase for Dubai/DIFC Courts
The Dubai International Financial Centre Courts has released its case load figures for last year, and while figures remain low the report shows a marked increase for both judicial bodies.
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Dubai Courts commend former chief justice’s efforts
The Director General of The Dubai Courts has commended former Dubai International Financial Centre Courts chief justice Sir Anthony Evans for his efforts in developing an integrated legal system in the emirate.
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Hwang named new chief justice of DIFC Courts
Dubai International Financial Centre Courts deputy chief justice Michael Hwang has been appointed chief justice, succeeding Sir Anthony Evans.
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DIFC Authority calls for modern insolvency framework
The Dubai International Financial Centre Authority is calling for a modern insolvency framework to help drive the Middle East, north Africa and South Asia markets forward.
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DIFC Courts signs first international MoU
The Dubai International Financial Centre Courts has signed its first international memorandum of understanding with the Jordanian Ministry of Justice.
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Employment Benefits
Unfair dismissal is still not legislated for under DIFC law, but Rasmala and Julius Baer are helping to shed more light on how claims are interpreted.
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Crossing The Line
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.
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Clouds In My Coffee
December’s protocol failed to answer fully the question of coffee shop agreements, with the issue arguably becoming less clear following a recent judgment at DIFC Courts.
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Courting Approval
Does last December’s protocol between Dubai Courts and DIFC Courts effectively clarify the question of jurisdiction? The Brief talks to some of the region’s leading lawyers.
