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The world has changed dramatically since 2020. First the COVID-19 pandemic, then the Russia-Ukraine war, and now the cascading effects of conflicts across the Middle East — including Red Sea shipping disruptions triggered by Houthi attacks — have pushed force majeure clauses from boilerplate obscurity to the centre of commercial disputes. Parties across the UAE and the broader region are […]
Enhanced Due Diligence isn’t the problem—unclear stories are. Here’s how to stay ahead before your bank starts asking questions you weren’t ready to answer. Question “Banks sometimes say a simple company update has moved into ‘Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)’, and suddenly timelines stretch, more documents are requested, and account activity may be restricted. What kinds of changes typically trigger EDD for […]
It’s rarely the deal that fails—it’s the details. Here’s how to stop “just one small requirement” from derailing your entire process. Question “Our company’s UAE licence/registry has already been updated (for example: trade name change, updated shareholding, new directors/managers, or an internal group restructure). But the bank still refuses to update the account profile, delays adding/removing signatories, restricts transactions, or […]
India’s Intellectual Property in the Digital Economy India has rapidly transformed into a major exporter of creative and digital content, including feature films, series, music, gaming, and social media media assets. Digital distribution and overthetop (OTT) platforms have enabled Indian content to reach global audiences instantaneously. While this international expansion presents significant commercial opportunities, it also exposes rights holders […]
India’s Digital Creator Economy and the Sudden Disruption The ban imposed by the Government of India in June 2020 on multiple Chinese applications, including TikTok, marked a turning point in the country’s digital and intellectual property landscape. Exercised under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000, the decision was driven by concerns relating to […]
Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector has taken a significant step toward greater maturity with the issuance of Administrative Decision No. 25/2025 on 28 February 2026. Titled “Regulation of Ownership and Controls of Use and Management of Real Estate, Parts and Common Facilities in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi,” this landmark measure provides much-needed operational detail to the existing […]
Most contracts that run into difficulty do not end in court. They end in a renegotiation — or they should. The businesses that preserve value in a downturn are not those with the strongest legal position on paper, but those that engage their counterparties early, frame the conversation well, and document the process properly. This […]
The Indian podcasting ecosystem has exploded over the last few years, driven by affordable internet, regional content demand, and the rise of creator-led media. What began as a passion project for many has now turned into a serious business opportunity involving brand deals, licensing, live events, and even cross-platform adaptations. Yet, most podcasters in India […]
The UAE construction sector is one of the largest and most active globally. From large-scale infrastructure projects on the UAE mainland to commercial and mixed-use developments in the DIFC and ADGM free zones, the sector encompasses tens of billions of dollars in live contracts at any given time. A significant proportion of these projects are procured using the FIDIC suite of standard […]
Secondary market property transactions in Dubai follow a different legal path from off-plan purchases. The MOU/Form F, the 10% deposit, the NOC, and the DLD transfer appointment each create obligations — and each can become a point of dispute if a party wants to exit. This article explains the mechanics, the consequences, and the options. […]