Arbitration Trends at DAW 2024 Dubai, UAE – November 2024 As part of Dubai Arbitration Week 2024, SK Legal participated in a session organised by Reed Smith LLP, which focused on current trends in international arbitration. The discussion, led by industry experts, offered practical insights into how arbitration is evolving in response to cross-border disputes…
Dubai Arbitration Week 2024 Dubai, UAE – November 2024 SK Legal marked the beginning of Dubai Arbitration Week 2024 at the official opening night, joining a diverse group of arbitration professionals, judges, and legal experts. The evening provided an excellent opportunity to meet with thought leaders from across the region and beyond. Sameer described the…
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) continues to attract foreign investors seeking commercial opportunities in the region. With robust infrastructure, strategic market access, and progressive economic reforms, the UAE offers a favourable environment for joint ventures (JVs). While recent legal changes have opened the door for 100% foreign ownership in many sectors, JVs remain common especially…
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has emerged as a global business hub. Its strategic location, top infrastructure, and investor-friendly policies by the government of the UAE have made it a global hub for business. The UAE government has carried out multiple regulatory reforms and introduced very transparent legal frameworks to promote ease of doing business…
Dubai Arbitration Week 2024 – RAC Event Dubai, UAE – November 2024 During the Russian Arbitration Center (RAC) session at Dubai Arbitration Week 2024, Sameer of SK Legal engaged in a significant discussion with H.E. Justice Nabil Omran, Vice President at the Dubai Court of Cassation. The conversation centred on Dubai Court of Cassation Case…
Why Trademark Enforcement Strategies Matter in the UAE The UAE is a very vibrant economy. It has international trade links and a growing e-commerce ecosystem. This makes it a hotspot for brand-building. This can sometimes give rise to a brand infringement in the form of trademark or brand name misuse by others. This can cause…
What Are Limited Contracts and Unlimited Contracts? Limited Term Contracts The contract is said to be a Limited or Fixed Term contract, where it specifies a fixed duration of employment. It is usually 2 years or 3 years. Employment contracts can be for less than 2 years as agreed between the employer and the employee….
Selling a UAE business to the US Corporation is a cross-border mergers and acquisitions. This trend between UAE and U.S. companies is rising, particularly in the technology and digital service sectors. A common scenario involves a UAE-based entrepreneur being approached by a U.S. corporation seeking to acquire their operational business, intellectual property, or client base….
The UAE is an exclusive destination for Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A). Thanks to its business-friendly regulations and efficient legislative framework. A recent report by EY reveals a remarkable surge in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) emerging as the preferred destination…
The UAE adopts a dual legal system of Civil and Sharia laws. This legal structure is further complicated by the coexistence of federal and local courts, as well as specialized courts in financial free zones like the Dubai International Financial Centre. These free zone courts operate under common law principles, adding another layer of complexity…
