Pinsent Masons acts as legal advisor to aerospace academyInternational law firm Pinsent Masons has announced that its infrastructure partner Bill Smith acted as a key advisor to the University of South Wales (USW) aerospace academy, which recently opened in Dubai South. Smith advised US More… |
FDI wave in Saudi Arabia forecastSaudi Arabia's Ministry of Justice has forecast a "wave" of foreign direct investment (FDI), following a slew of legal and regulatory reforms in the kingdom that have simplified applications for business licences, strengthened co More… |
UAE sets up legal system for venture capital fundsThe UAE Government has set up a legal system for venture capital funds, which is one of the first projects approved by the Government Accelerators initiative. The Government Accelerators initiative was launched by HH Sheikh Mohamm More… |
BPW to host panel on women in legal sectorThe Bahrain International Federation for Business & Professional Women (BIFBPW), in partnership with FinMark Communications, will host a high-level panel of executives from legal sector to highlight the role of women in the industry. More… |
Dubai Chamber workshop provides legal tips on real estateDubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry provided practical tips to real estate property ownership as well as sale and purchase agreements during a workshop held yesterday (August 16). The workshop titled “Key Legal Aspects of More… |
GFH recovers $4m in bonus caseBahrain-based GFH Financial Group (GFH) has announced that it has concluded a final settlement with one of its ex-chairmen in a legal case and has recovered approximately $4 million in cash, shares and real estate from him. GFH wa More… |
ASAR acts as counsel in Burgan's $331m bond issuanceASAR - Al Ruwayeh & Partners, a leading corporate law firm in Kuwait, acted as Kuwait legal counsel to the joint lead managers associated in Burgan Bank’s KD100 million ($331 million), 10NC5, Subordinated Tier 2, Basel III — Co More… |
New push to promote legal culture in BahrainBahrain’s Judicial and Legal Studies Institute (JLSI) is planning to launch an awareness campaign to simplify basic legislation concepts and publicise legal culture. A team comprising 120 JLSI-trained lawyers will visit scho More… |
Dentons wins ‘TMT Legal Adviser of the Year’ awardDentons’ Middle East TMT team was recognised for its regional strength in the telecommunications, media and technology (TMT) sector by being named 'TMT Legal Adviser of the Year' at the TMT Finance Investment Mena 2015 Awards recen More… |
Fire-hit homeowners in Bahrain seek legal adviceHomeowners at a luxury housing development in Bahrain have sought legal advice over a gas pipeline fire that left their properties and cars covered with dark stains. A residents' association at Riffa Views has appointed Haya R More… |