Category: Publications

Islamic Finance and Markets Law (UAE chapter), Lexology In-Depth

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has always provided an attractive environment from which to provide Islamic finance services and products into the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and beyond. In addition to being an established and vibrant global financial centre and having its geographical location in the centre of the Asian and Western financial markets, the UAE also provides a legal system and a judiciary that is familiar with the principles of shariah. This chapter provides an in-depth analysis of everything you need to know about the Islamic finance and markets in the UAE.

Restructuring (UAE chapter), Lexology In-Depth

This multi-jurisdictional reference guide features a UAE chapter and provides insights into the prevailing conditions in the global restructuring market. It examines the most significant recent legal and commercial developments and provides an overview of the restructuring and insolvency legal framework in each jurisdiction.

Shipping (UAE chapter), Lexology Panoramic

This multi-jurisdictional reference guide features a UAE chapter, authored by Chatura Randeniya (partner), Mevan Bandara (partner) and Noran Al Mekhlafi (associate), and provides local insights into newbuilding contracts; ship registration and mortgages; limitation of liability; port state control; classification societies; collision, salvage, wreck removal and pollution; ship arrest; judicial sale of vessels, carriage of goods by sea and bills of lading; shipping emissions; ship recycling; jurisdiction and dispute resolution; international conventions; and recent trends.

 

Other jurisdictions covered by the guide include Australia, Brazil, China, Cyprus, Ecuador, Egypt, Germany, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Tunisia, Turkey, and the United States.

Arbitration (UAE chapter), Lexology Panoramic

This Q&A provides a multi-jurisdictional in-depth understanding of Arbitration. This particular chapter explores the UAE process and challenges faced when considering Arbitration as a course of action. The chapter covers a broad spectrum of truths, a sample of topics covered are as follows; laws and institutions, arbitral proceedings, jurisdiction and competence of arbitral tribunal, interim measures and sanctioning powers and updates and trends.

Foreign Investment Review (UAE chapter), Lexology Panoramic

This multi-jurisdictional reference guide features a UAE chapter and provides a view of local insights, including into law, policy and relevant authorities; procedure, including thresholds and timelines; substantive assessment, including interagency and international consultation, remedies and rights of challenge and appeal; relevant recent case law; and other recent trends.

 

Other jurisdictions covered by the guide include Australia, Austria, Belgium, Cambodia, Canada, Denmark, European Union, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Mexico, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Vietnam.

International Capital Markets (UAE chapter), Lexology In-Depth

This multi-jurisdictional reference guide features a UAE chapter, authored by Rahat Dar (partner), and provides an incisive overview of the legal and regulatory frameworks governing the capital markets in major jurisdictions worldwide. It offers practical guidance on a range of key issues, including the regulators’ recent enforcement activities, prospectus requirements and other mandatory disclosures, tax considerations and much more.