In today’s world, the sad reality is that it is very often the banks and our “trusted” institutions who are scamming us the most. Most simple agreements from your bank will contain the most oppressive terms, which will need thorough vetting. That doesn’t mean we should give up hope, as with knowledge comes power.
Read Morehere are many comparable elements in the legal systems in operation in the Gulf, to those of the Western world, and in particular, Common law jurisdictions. Many of the principles at play in the legal codes of most GCC states have similarities if not identical parallels in the statutes of common law countries, such as the United States or the United Kingdom.
Read MoreIt is a common story…a budding business starts off in excitement, anticipating a booming economy, or a new project. The project doesn’t materialize, or business slows dramatically, and picks up sporadically. Meanwhile, the businessman or woman’s debt continues to grow, while cheques continue to come due…Business ups and downs are a part of the economic fabric of the Middle East, and therefore waiting for a huge upturn to solve all your debt problems is not always realistic. There are legal solutions however which can be of use.
Read MoreMany have heard of Canada’s immigration system, and indeed Canada is famous for the large number of different programs it has available to help boost its declining population. However, many people are not aware that each of the ten provinces in Canada…have their own parallel immigration programs.
Read MoreThis week we have prepared a guide on how to design a data protection compliance program. Have a look!
Read MoreIn the age of ever increasing global and domestic competition in the world economy, the threat and cost of litigation can be burdensome and exorbitant for most small and medium size business. One unfortunate liability lawsuit can see a company’s costs skyrocket to the point where all the good work done in a quarter, or even calendar year, seems to go down the drain. Perhaps mediation provides a viable alternative…
Read MoreIn a remarkable development this summer, the world’s coldest region (Siberia) and wettest region (the Amazon rainforest), have been on fire for over a month. This is an extremely problematic development for the inhabitants of this planet, as the Amazon produces approximately 20% of the world’s oxygen according to some reports.
Read More“If you are wondering how some (many?) lawyers become paranoid, socially awkward, with a hint of guilty conscience (at least initially), I think we must look to what we do as students for 3 years before entering practice.”
Read MoreIf you are planning to study abroad anytime soon, this weeks blog post may have some useful tips for you.
Read MoreBefore any business deal is concluded, a sound contract is required. The contract is the document which formalizes any official relationship, whether it be a marriage between persons, or entities.
Read MoreThis is a question that we get very often. These days, when people think of migrating to the “West” for better opportunities, it is not the United States which springs to mind, but the “great white north,” being Canada.
Read MoreForeign investors have been doing business in the Middle East for well over a hundred years. As a result, a complex variety of methods have evolved for navigating and resolving commercial disputes, which don’t involve the local courts.
Read MoreIf your government has got you visa free travel to your holiday or business destination this summer, then congratulations! you can ignore most of this article. However, if you will have to apply for a visa this summer, you’d do well to keep at least some of this information in mind.
Read MoreThis week, Zakir Mir was featured on Practical Law, where he wrote about Confidentiality and Professional Secrecy in the DIFC, and Dubai.
Read MoreThis week, Zakir Mir, out attorney-consultant, examines some of the misconceptions and glamorizations which are prevalent in the startup industry.
Read MoreThe new law has quite broad application, and can potentially apply to even those who process basic customer information.
Read MoreBahrain’s Company Formation procedures bear much resemblance to the online and digitally managed registration process in the Republic of Singapore….there are good reasons for this…
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