Ahmad Hafez quoted in The National on the new sexual harassment law in the UAE

Post-death claims in the Roy household - children, cohabitees and candid wives

Tamasin Perkins

Insights

26 May 2023

In Succession's penultimate episode, we consider post-deaths claims against Logan's estate from the key characters. Read More In Succession's penultimate episode, we consider post-deaths claims against Logan's estate from the key characters.

Chapter 11 – the Latest in Vice Media’s Story

Quentin De La Bastide

Insights

23 May 2023

What does filing Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy code mean for the Vice Group? Read More What does filing Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy code mean for the Vice Group?

Sleepwalking into (disclosure) oblivion – key considerations when litigation’s in the air

Sara Pridgeon

Insights

19 May 2023

In this week’s Succession article, we highlight a few key points to keep in mind when faced with proceedings in the English legal system. Read More In this week’s Succession article, we highlight a few key points to keep in mind when faced with proceedings in the English legal system.

"Where are my kids?" Rights and Responsibilities that come with fatherhood

Jessica Davies

Insights

12 May 2023

We discuss the different types of rights and responsibilities that come with fatherhood based on issues in Succession's episode 7. Read More We discuss the different types of rights and responsibilities that come with fatherhood based on issues in Succession's episode 7.

CDR - Essential Intelligence: Fraud, Asset Tracing & Recovery

Sara Sheffield

Insights

11 May 2023

The legal and regulatory framework in the UAE relevant to tracing and recovering assets, with a spotlight on the subject of digital assets. Read More The legal and regulatory framework in the UAE relevant to tracing and recovering assets, with a spotlight on the subject of digital assets.

Fail to prevent, prepare to fail

Abigail Rushton

Insights

11 May 2023

The new ‘failure to prevent’ fraud criminal offence: we set out the steps corporate bodies should be taking now to prepare. Read More The new ‘failure to prevent’ fraud criminal offence: we set out the steps corporate bodies should be taking now to prepare.

Q&A: What constitutes a nuisance?

James Souter

Insights

09 May 2023

James Souter and James Hanham reflect on the practical questions arising from the Supreme Court’s decision in the Tate Modern case. Read More James Souter and James Hanham reflect on the practical questions arising from the Supreme Court’s decision in the Tate Modern case.

‘Material Adverse Change’ during acquisitions: “mind the shop” or “push to the moon”?

Jamie McMurray

Insights

04 May 2023

When acquisitions are subject to split exchange and completion, 'material adverse change' can have significant consequences. Read More When acquisitions are subject to split exchange and completion, 'material adverse change' can have significant consequences.

Abu Dhabi Global Market Court accepts jurisdiction over arbitration seated onshore

Peter Smith

Insights

04 May 2023

A recent case of the ADGM Courts develops further the jurisprudential comity of the UAE's national courts. Read More A recent case of the ADGM Courts develops further the jurisprudential comity of the UAE's national courts.

Cryptocurrency recognised as property in landmark ruling

Patrick Chan

Insights

03 May 2023

Cryptocurrencies have proprietary value and their legal status as property is analogous to other recognised types of property. Read More Cryptocurrencies have proprietary value and their legal status as property is analogous to other recognised types of property.

Hugs, harassment and HR policies: Employment issues in the Succession workplace

Emily Chalkley

Insights

28 Apr 2023

We explore employment issues from Succession's episode 5, including sexual harassment/discrimination and workplace relationships. Read More We explore employment issues from Succession's episode 5, including sexual harassment/discrimination and workplace relationships.