Tag: Corporate and Commercial

Money laundering was formally criminalized under the AML Law of 2002, but it had long been a crime to knowingly possess the proceeds of criminal activity, at least as regards criminal activity carried out in the UAE. Moreover, many techniques used to conceal the origins of funds (like forging documents) are themselves crimes under the UAE’s
Penal Code. Charles Laubach reveals everything you need to know about the new regulations in place.

Cyber Security has presented itself as a major thorn in the side of many companies in recent years, which has demanded firms go the extra
length to mitigate any potential risks. In this Roundtable, we take a look at some of the trends of the past year as well taking a look at what the
future holds. Nine experts from around the world have come together to offer opinions on the prevalent issues surrounding the topic.

James Bowden explores the Middle East recovery changes to legal landscapes.

Charles Laubach, partner at Afridi & Angell tells all in an exclusive multi-jurisdictional questionnaire surrounding trending topics covering joint ventures (specifically joint venture agreements).

Looking further into the legal considerations surrounding corporate exit strategies, we look towards the United Arab Emirates (UAE), by speaking with Danielle Lobo to gain her professional insights.

A multi-jurisdictional guide on everything you need to know about corporate governance in the United Arab Emirates.

A multi-jurisdictional guide on everything you need to know about shareholder rights in the United Arab Emirates.