Recent developments have been chaotic, and worrying for a number of different stakeholders. In this update, we aim to provide a summary of some of the recent changes, as well as some possible workarounds which many people and organizations are undertaking to navigate the current chaos.
Read MoreThe world is certainly in a funny time with the Coronavirus running through almost every health system globally and wreaking havoc. It is expected, however unfortunate this may be, that this pandemic has also exposed dramatic societal inequalities and brought them into focus. Unfortunately, this time in history has also seen examples of police and authoritarian brutality being publicly displayed in countries such as the United States. For example, the recent killing of George Floyd and many others highlight the rampance of police brutality in the US.
Read MoreMany businesses are going online, and with online transactions, new forms of contractual practices are coming into existence.
Read Morethere have been different healthcare approaches to the pandemic from country to country, and no unified or universal approach seems to have been utilized during the current crisis. This could be due to the waning influence of organizations such as the WHO, or more decentralized global healthcare provision worldwide due to nationalistic and isolationist policies pushed by various governments in recent times. However, this could also be a result of different requirements, social needs, demographics and geographical conditions prevalent from country to country.
Read MoreThis is a summary of some of the effects of Covid-19 on various business sectors. One certainty is that some of these changes will have permanent effects on the way business is done in the future.
Read MoreDuring the Covid-19 crisis, many businesses are keeping the wheels turning by moving their business online. This week we discuss how companies’ do this, and also what risk and transaction management strategies can be used to keep business safe and secure.
Read More“Force Majeure” or “Act of God” is a concept in the law which allows people and firms to suspend or terminate contractual obligations, when events beyond their reasonable control prevent them from performing their obligations.
Read MoreThe outbreak of Covid 19 has caused extreme disruption to the global economy. We will be releasing a longer series of articles in the coming weeks on how you can mitigate disruptions, and even try to come out of this social crisis stronger than before.
Read MoreMany people get confused with what is required to start a business v. what is needed to incorporate a business. Starting a business just requires that you get your idea, and implement it! If you are selling cakes, setup a cake stall outside your house, or make an instagram page for delivery order! However, if you want to limit liability, then it may be a good idea to setup a company. Read more about this in our latest blog post
Read MoreDebt is a predominant, global and systemic problem in today’s world. When dealing with clients from North America to the Middle East, debt is the one matter that is causing the most stress, ill health and financial strain on a large number of individuals and business people. However, there is a middle way, between defaulting on debt and going to court, which is often less travelled by individuals and small businesses. It is utilized by big banks, corporations, governments and financial institutions, to keep high cash flows moving.
Read MoreMany clients who wish to migrate to the US or Canada are often well versed in employment or education based options, such as Express Entry, study, or employer sponsorship programs. However, for those who are entrepreneurs at heart, there is a much wider category of “business immigration,” which can be available to anyone who possesses a basic level of capital and entrepreneurial spirit.
Read MoreAs we enter a new year, we look back at some of the exciting projects we were involved in this past year. We also outline some of the challenges companies, clients and individuals are facing in the upcoming year.
Read MoreThe supply and demand for money in the local economy is quite a sophisticated, complex, and probably confusing phenomenon. However, the main point that should be understood is that it is the government, bartering their power, control of a geographic area and the goods within it, which can back any value attributed to a currency.
Read MoreMany countries are struggling to maintain sustainable and efficient growth, and many large corporations do not seem to have a convincing answer for the creation of widespread wealth for the majority of people, in the modern global economy. Is there anything we can learn from Economic fundamentals which can help alleviate this suffering?
Read MoreAs we approach the anniversary of our first year, we reflect on the time spent helping our clients create business ideas through careful corporate structuring and business development. Working with a large number of startups, small enterprises, and even some medium-large businesses (including multinationals), there are some key themes which are distinct. We highlight some of these this week.
Read MoreIP is quite a vast and complicated field of law, which has many implications for small, medium and large business owners alike. It can help level the playing field between large corporations and small entrepreneurs, by allowing small business to protect their most valuable ideas from duplication by larger corporations. Therefore, knowing how to protect your IP can be crucial to your business success in the information age!
Read MoreIn 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.
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