Force Majeure Clauses and the Limitation of Liability Introduction Force majeure is a Latin term, commonly used in the legal profession which translates to ‘superior force’ and is used when referring to unforeseeable events taking place. For the most part, unforeseeable events are not attractive prospects for any individual, especially…
Read moreNon-insane Automatism in Criminal Law There are many different terms and concepts in criminal law; one of the most interesting is automatism. Automatism negates and could avoid criminal responsibility. The term automatism is used in Criminal law to describe behaviour that occurs when a person is unconscious to the fact…
Read moreAnti Bribery & Anti Corruption Law in the United Kingdom “In these times, a great leader must be extremely brave. Their leadership must be steered only by their conscience, not a bribe.” – Suzy Kassem This article sets out brief summaries of the United Kingdom (UK) Anti Bribery &Corruption law…
Read moreWhat are the consequences of filing a wrong police complaint in the United Arab Emirates, Canada, UK, and More? Introduction A simple Google search of the name "Jussie Smollett" will lead to a finding of what the consequences of filing a wrong police complaint can be. Fortunately for Mr Smollet,…
Read moreCapital Gains Tax in the UK: How are Non-Residents Liable? "The power of taxing people and their property is essential to the very existence of government." - James Madison Tax is an amount that is paid by either individuals or corporations towards the government of the jurisdiction at which…
Read moreArbitration Law under the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law Established on 17 December 1966, The United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) was founded in response to the realization that the trans-global community is acutely economically connected. Understanding this assembly, UNCITRAL was enacted to govern bodies participating…
Read moreUK Mergers Regime – The UK is moving towards Reform of National Security and Infrastructure Investment Review in The UK Introduction Generally, countries introduce merger control regimes that are assessed based on competition criteria. However, most merger regimes also allow consideration of public interest criteria when scrutinizing mergers. The most…
Read moreJoint Operational Area Introduction The JOA is a primary legally binding system where multiple gatherings hold hands are intending to make a benefit. It includes high dangers and expenses; however once a triumph; high rewards are accomplished. This empowers JOAs in the O&G business. It is an agreement between parties,…
Read moreNon-Resident Capital Gains Tax on United Kingdom Real Estate: A New Regime Introduction The legislation encompassing the new regime for taxing non-residents’ gains on the United Kingdom (the UK) commercial real estate came into effect on 6th April 2019. Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (the HMRC) has additionally published…
Read moreSyndicate Loan Agreement and Select Clauses Almost every day, we witness the birth of several new innovative projects, worth billions of dollars of investment. Many often ponder the origins of such investment. Banks play a crucial role in lending these funds to clients, ranging from corporations to large projects, and…
Read moreInvestment Treaty Arbitration The foreign direct investment (FDI) is skyrocketing with the globalizing world and hundreds of millions worth cross-border investments are initiated across the world every day. This article intends to discuss the legal protection for these foreign investments. National laws of some states intend to protect foreign investments…
Read moreLaw Governing Certificate of Origin: A Global Purview When participating in international trade as an exporter, a Certificate of Origin (CO) is often required by the importing country. A CO certifies and declares the countries involved in the production or manufacturing process of the products included in an export…
Read moreLiberating Farmers’ Rights While Ensuring Food Security: The International Seed Treaty Three intricately related concepts: climate change, biodiversity, and food security have become a central discussion amongst international political bodies over the last three decades. Analyzed from a unidimensional perspective in respect to Earth’s exponential population growth and carbon-emitting…
Read moreDifferences between EPC and Design-Build delivery- English Law compared with GCC Any manufacturing company primarily delves on the basics of production efficiency, innovation, cost management and time to market which are the critical factors for achieving a competitive advantage. The company needs to achieve its business strategy, and thus a…
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