Sunday, 05 Sep 2010
Middle East
UAE: Conflicting jurisdictions
How dispute resolution and choice of law clauses in insurance policies are interpreted by the UAE Courts. Alfred Thornton from law firm Clyde & Co reports.
Analysis
Qatar - Ratification of Seychelles Double Tax Agreement
A decree ratifying a double taxation avoidance agreement between Qatar and the Seychelles has been signed, reports Gibraltar law firm Hassans.
Doing business in Iraq
Iraq is open for business. But can its legal system support business? Strategic Legal Advisor gives an overview of the new regime.
LATEST
Qatar - Undertaking Insurance Business
The introduction of the Qatar Financial Centre (or “QFC”) in 2005 has radically opened up the Qatari financial services market, reports law firm Clyde & Co.
UAE: When is there no shipping package or weight limit in the UAE?
The Federal Supreme Court recently handed down a decision which provides a timely reminder of circumstances in which package and weight limitations do not apply when there is loss or damage to goods carried on a vessel.
UAE: Recent property law developments
The last few years have seen the introduction of a number of significant property law development in the UAE.
Clyde & Co advises M'Sharie on strategic GCC private placement
Clyde & Co LLP has advised M'Sharie and its controlling shareholder, Dubai Investments, on the successful private placement of 40% of its shares with selected institutional investors across the GCC.
Clyde & Co advises ADIC MENA Partners
Clyde & Co LLP has advised ADIC MENA Partners, a private equity fund, on the acquisition of a majority stake in the Al Zarouni family's Unitra METS Group, a Dubai-based speciality beverage distributor
GCC markets open up
GCC countries are seeing massive expansion in the financial services sectors with insurance playing an important part in that growth. Lawyer Mark Beswetherick of Clyde & Co reports.
Norton Rose advises Emaar on financing deal
Law firm Norton Rose has advised its longstanding client Emaar Properties Public Joint Stock Company on a financing deal.
