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COMPANY FORMATION IN KUWAIT FREE TRADE ZONE Kuwait, also known as the Fruitful Land of the Gulfis considered to be a land of opportunities.The country’s richness lies in the natural resources like oil and gas but also the real wealth of the nation lies in its human capital as…
Read moreMERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS: PUBLIC SHAREHOLDING COMPANIES “How do you make money? Mergers, Acquisitions and Liquidations” ~Mario Gabelli Introduction Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansouri, MOE (Minister of Economy), and Board Chairman of the securities and commodities authority (SCA) was responsible for the introduction of a set of regulations concerning mergers…
Read moreUS Law: Legalities Surrounding Division of Assets Post Divorce What’s mine is yours! During subsistence of the marriage, this phrase is often (willingly) quoted by either spouse to the other. However, the dynamics change once the marriage ends and the married couple goes through a divorce. The aspects and details…
Read moreSECURITIZATION: AN OVERVIEW Introduction Securitization is a powerful financial tool that renders possible the profitability of illiquid assets. We all agree that securitization contributed to the 2008 Financial Crisis, demonstrating how this powerful businessinstrument is a double-edged sword: it is capable of both boosting and devastating an economy. The United…
Read moreA Combat Against Dirty Money Shorter distances, instant transfers, rapid connections are a movement towards the emerging globalization. As it is getting easier and faster to gain anything on a click of a mouse and enabling individuals and corporations to reach around the world farther, faster, deeper, and cheaper than…
Read moreADGM Civil Court Proceedings Abu Dhabi Global Markets (ADGM) located in the capital of UAE in the city center of Abu Dhabi is an international financial center for local, regional and international organizations. ADGM is a channel that connects UAE with the world with its essential hub for global commerce.…
Read moreNEW BANKRUPTCY LAW IN THE UAE Since the time of its promulgation in the year 2016, the Bankruptcy Law has been widely discussed and deliberated on. The enactment of Federal Law Number 9 of 2016 (the New Law) has been critical in light of the volatile oil market across the…
Read moreHeads of Terms “Intention is one of the most powerful forces there is. What you mean when you do a thing will always determine the outcome. The law creates the world.” - Brenna Yovanoff Overview Every contract is the result of an intense negotiation between the parties of the contract…
Read moreMortgage of Movable Assets The enactment of UAE Federal Law Number 20 of 2016 Concerning Mortgaging of Movable Properties as Security for Debts (the New Law) is a milestone towards the UAE government’s initiative to bring positive changes in UAE’s mortgage law. In parallel to the recent laws on commercial…
Read moreMarketing Foreign Funds in the UAE “There are two times in a man’s life when he shouldn’t speculate: when he can’t afford it and when he can.” – Mark Twain The world of financial markets and investments often induce reserved and divergent responses from the common man. Investing options are…
Read moreProject Finance – Q&A – Practical Guide - UAE What are the key difference in the legislation in the UAE and other key international jurisdiction? In comparison with other jurisdictions, the laws regulating the project financing in UAE are not too strong. The Federal Law Number 18 of 1993 concerning…
Read moreVAT REGISTRATION in the UAE ‘The Federal Tax Authority has announced the time-limit for companies to register for VAT in the UAE.’ Companies should register for VAT before 31 October 2017. The Federal Tax Authority (the Authority) recently announced that companies and MNCs with a turnover exceeding UAE Dirhams one…
Read moreBoarding Complete: An Islamic Rendering Part II of IIIn our previous issue, we discussed the Shariah principles of ijara, simple ijara, ijara wa iqtina, ijara mawsufa fi al dimmah, istisna’a, and how ijara and mawsufa fi al dimmah work. Our attorney’s had detailed the different types of leasing provided by…
Read moreBoarding Complete: An Islamic Rendering Part I of II Islamic Principles not only lay guidance on the relationship between man and God but also provide directives on a system of transactions for dealings between man and man to lead a life in an Islamic way. Such Islamic jurisprudence referred to…
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