Lawyers in Riyadh
29 Jul 2017

Who’s Winning and Who’s Whining

Who’s Winning and Who’s Whining Under Saudi Arabia’s New Enforcement Law Preface "The Prophet Muhammad (resorted to) arbitration to resolve disputes and (recommended) others to use it. His (involvement in) arbitration between the clans of the Quraysh tribe during the renovation of the Ka'ba is significant in the history of…

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FATCA in UAE
19 Jul 2017

Too Much of FATCA

Too Much of FATCA! Renowned author and entrepreneur, Mark Twain, once said, ‘tax is a fine for doing well; whereas, a fine is a tax for doing wrong.' Now, the question on hand is which one of the two the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (the FATCA) would get unseated!…

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Law Firms in Dubai
14 Jul 2017

The Evolution of Private Equity in India

The Evolution of Private Equity in India   The advent of the year 2015 has seen a lot of political and economic skepticism unfolding in the form of the Brexit vote, demonetization in India, mounting Chinese debt and concerns over trade relations between the US and Asia. It, however, appears…

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Arbitration Lawyers in Dubai
04 Jun 2017

The Effect of Brexit on International Arbitration

The Effect of Brexit on International Arbitration ‘When life gives you orange, make orange juice'1 Does life always give oranges, you may ask? To some, oranges are acidic but for a few a morning without orange juice is like a day without sunshine. They are packed with vitamin C and…but…

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Taxation Lawyers in UAE
01 Jun 2017

A Study of the Indian Tax System

Part 1: A Study of the Indian Tax System   Part 2: Taxation of E-commerce Transactions From the printing press to the digital revolution, humankind has been inclined to innovate first and plan later. It goes without saying that in the modern world, technology develops faster than the law. Cell- phones and…

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Lawyers in Oman
30 Apr 2017

Commercial Agency Law of Oman

Commercial Agency Law of Oman "Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power."  - Abraham Lincoln The most prevalent form of doing business in the Gulf Co-operation Council countries (the GCC) for the foreign companies is to appoint a local agent…

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Law firms in Europe
29 Mar 2017

Golden Visa to Europe

Golden Visa to Europe The Golden Visa is otherwise known as the “Golden Door” to Europe.   For some, the “Golden Door” is a marriage of convenience to gain easy access to Europe.   As the economic crisis spreads all over the world, Europe is introducing new laws, which facilitate foreign…

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Law Firms in Dubai
27 Mar 2017

UAE's Outbound Investment in India

UAE's Outbound Investment in India 'Foreign Investment is what keeps the whole show going.' - Patrick Barkey Think about a predicament in which a bank would charge its customers a fee amounting to two-thirds of your deposits for the purpose of handling the finances. Bizarre, some might say! However, this…

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Russian Law Firm - Dubai
03 Jul 2016

The Agency Law of Russia

Agency Law of Russian Federation - FAQs STA continues to be in the vanguard of trade and commerce across national boundaries. As we continue to advise clients on matters of franchise and agency law within the Russian marketplace, in this issue we take a close look at the Russian law…

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Indian Lawyers in Dubai
03 Jul 2016

Trademark Infringements in India

Trademark Infringements in India Think about a company. It has spent a lot of money. First, in making a one-of-a kind product, and then in advertising it to the world. The product becomes a hit, taking the company to greater and greater heights. It spreads like wildfire. But one day,…

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FDI India UAE
06 Mar 2016

Foreign direct investment in india

Once an entrepôt facilitating trade between the Asian subcontinent and the Middle East, today the United Arab Emirates is home to more than 2 Million Indians together with foreign residents, this expat population accounts for more than eighty percent of UAE’s total population. Inevitably the successful completion of many ambitious…

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Company Setup in Portugal
23 Mar 2015

What a Difference a Euro Makes

€1 Company Formation in Portugal Since 2005 Portugal has been focused on increasing its competitive presence. The implementation of this so-called “technological plan” has consisted of the modernization of national laws, the improvement of efficiency in the public sector by the reducing of bureaucracy and the optimization of resource allocation.…

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Company Formation in Bahrain
06 Nov 2014

From Beach to Business - Company Formation in Bahrain

Company Formation in Bahrain – the Options of a Foreign Investor The geography alone paints the picture of a holiday-maker’s paradise. As an island located off the western shores of the Persian Gulf, the mere mention of Bahrain puts us in mind of white-sand beaches, calm azure seas, palm trees,…

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Qatar Property Lawyers
24 Sep 2014

Qatar Real Estate Law - Analysis Article

Buildings versus “Builts” The acquisition of land and off-plan purchases in Qatar It’s fascinating to see that in this age of consumerism people are so eager to keep abreast of the latest products that they are willing to pay for an item before so much as a picture or description…

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