Dispute Resolution
In short Cyber incidents demand more than a technical response. They can trigger statutory reporting obligations, regulatory scrutiny, contractual commitments and potential civil liability, requiring organisations to coordinate legal, compliance, management and technical functions. A well-defined Cyber Incident Response Team provides the governance structure for making timely decisions, preserving digital evidence, managing regulatory communications and allocating responsibilities during a live incident. This article examines how […]
Swathi N · 13 Oct 2026 · 18 minRead →
Intellectual Property
In Short Saudi Arabia joined the Madrid Protocol on 8 October 2026, allowing trademark owners to seek protection in the Kingdom through WIPO’s international trademark registration system. Saudi businesses can also use the system to seek trademark protection abroad. The Madrid System now reaches 133 countries, including five of the six GCC states. However, international […]
Thanav Uthappa Kuppanda · 13 Oct 2026 · 15 minRead →
International Trade
India–UAE CEPA duty benefits depend on meeting the product-specific rules of origin, not on where the goods ship from. Part of our International Trade practice knowledge series. Other CEPA articles. In Short The India-UAE CEPA (Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement) allows eligible goods to benefit from lower customs duties, but goods do not qualify simply because […]
Joel John Roy · 12 Oct 2026 · 12 minRead →
Cybersecurity
The legal priorities arising in the first 24 hours of a cyber-attack: evidence preservation, internal escalation, the regulatory clocks that start, and continuity of operations.
Swathi N · 12 Oct 2026 · 24 minRead →
Intellectual Property
The UAE has entered the top 25 of WIPO’s Global Innovation Index 2026, while India leads Central and Southern Asia and has outperformed its level of development for 16 consecutive years. This article looks at the detail behind those rankings and at why the ownership, registration, licensing and financing of intellectual property matter for businesses […]
Thanav Uthappa Kuppanda & Merrya Ginto · 7 Oct 2026 · 12 minRead →
FDI Advisory
Introduction India has emerged as one of the world’s most attractive destinations for foreign investment, offering access to a vast consumer base, a skilled workforce, a rapidly growing digital economy, and a favorable business environment. Foreign companies looking to establish a presence in India often seek flexible market entry options before committing to a wholly owned subsidiary or joint venture. Two […]
Vipul Kulshreshtha · 20 Jun 2026 · 10 minRead →
India
How the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code reshaped the position of homebuyers in distressed real estate projects — and what it means in practice. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) recognises homebuyers as financial creditors in real estate insolvency proceedings in India. This means homebuyers can participate in the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP), vote through an authorised representative in the Committee of Creditors (CoC), and […]
Joel John Roy · 19 Jun 2026 · 9 minRead →
Law Updates
The United Arab Emirates has enacted the most consequential reform of its civil law in four decades. Federal Decree-Law No. 25 of 2025 promulgating the new Civil Transactions Law came into force on 1 June 2026, repealing the 1985 Civil Code in its entirety. This is not a set of targeted amendments: the Code has […]
Asha Treesa Bejoy · 12 Jun 2026 · 13 minRead →
Intellectual Property
Received a trademark cease-and-desist notice in India? Learn how to assess the claim, preserve evidence, evaluate your legal position, and respond strategically while minimising litigation risk. A trademark cease-and-desist notice often arrives at a time when a business is focused on growth rather than legal disputes. Whether you are a startup that has recently launched a new brand, […]
Merrya Ginto · 12 Jun 2026 · 13 minRead →
India
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) plays a crucial role in India’s economic growth by bringing foreign capital, technology, management expertise, and employment opportunities into the country. Over the years, India has progressively liberalized its foreign investment regime to attract global investors while maintaining safeguards in sectors that may have strategic, security, or public interest implications. To […]
Vipul Kulshreshtha · 12 Jun 2026 · 8 minRead →