BLP and Bryan Cave: Merged firm leaders confirmed
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (BCLP) has today gone live following the vote between partners which saw the transatlantic merger go through last month.
Gender pay gap: Female partners at Hogan Lovells paid 3.2% more
Hogan Lovells gender pay gap results have shown that female partners receive more than their male counterparts on both a median and mean basis.
Khaitan & Co advises Ramesh Flowers on majority investment by Gala Kerzen in the company
Khaitan & Co advised Ramesh Flowers Private Limited and the selling shareholders in relation to majority investment of 70% by Gala Kerzen in Ramesh Flowers. Ramesh Flowers Private Limited is a private company in Tuticorin, India and is engaged in manufacture and supply of dry flowers, home fragrance products, home décor products, candles, incense sticks and other decorative accessories. The core corporate transaction […]
Jules Obiang elected member of the National Council of the Gabon Bar Association
Jules Obiang, Cabinet JOB partner, member of VdA Legal Partners, and the exclusive VdA partner in Gabon, is elected member of the Gabon Bar Association National Council. This election represents a great step for the growing affirmation of Cabinet JOB in Gabon’s legal market and increases the strengthening of VdA Legal Partners.
Aviation: An important catalyst for growth in Saudi Arabia
Update on regulatory framework for crowdfunding platforms in the UAE
By Yi Ling Wong and Samarth Chaddha In the June-July 2016 edition of Al Tamimi’s Law Update Article (http://www.tamimi.com/law-update-articles/crowdfunding-platforms-in-the-uae/), we have previously provided an overview on the Crowdfunding Platforms in the UAE and highlighted some of the key regulatory issues commonly encountered. In an effort to facilitate the growth of the SME sector and FinTech […]
GDPR: Guide to implications for Middle East marketing activities
By Fiona Robertson The GDPR is intended to protect the data of residents of EU countries but in doing so, there are claims that it has the capacity to extend beyond the jurisdiction of the European Union to the operations of entities outside that region. The intention of this article is not to provide an […]
A beginner’s guide to smart contracts
Smart contracts will have a disruptive effect on traditional contractual performance, both practically and conceptually. However, are smart contracts actually “contracts” and are they really “smart”? What are smart contracts?
The regulation of electronic transactions in Oman
By Ahmed Al Barwani With the fast development and implementation of technology and the internet in processing operations in private and public sectors, and concluding transactions locally and internationally online or electronically on a cross-border basis, it has become essential to develop a legal framework to safeguard the rights and interests of stakeholders utilising such […]
The growth of the gig economy in the UAE
By Sabrina Saxena The UAE is not as flexible as other jurisdictions and does not accommodate many types of business models. Before an expatriate is eligible to work in the UAE, they must receive approval from the UAE immigration and labour authorities and are required to obtain a residence visa and work permit. As part […]
BLP and Bryan Cave: Merged firm leaders confirmed
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (BCLP) has today gone live following the vote between partners which saw the transatlantic merger go through last month.
Gender pay gap: Female partners at Hogan Lovells paid 3.2% more
Hogan Lovells gender pay gap results have shown that female partners receive more than their male counterparts on both a median and mean basis.
Khaitan & Co advises Ramesh Flowers on majority investment by Gala Kerzen in the company
Khaitan & Co advised Ramesh Flowers Private Limited and the selling shareholders in relation to majority investment of 70% by Gala Kerzen in Ramesh Flowers. Ramesh Flowers Private Limited is a private company in Tuticorin, India and is engaged in manufacture and supply of dry flowers, home fragrance products, home décor products, candles, incense sticks and other decorative accessories. The core corporate transaction […]
Jules Obiang elected member of the National Council of the Gabon Bar Association
Jules Obiang, Cabinet JOB partner, member of VdA Legal Partners, and the exclusive VdA partner in Gabon, is elected member of the Gabon Bar Association National Council. This election represents a great step for the growing affirmation of Cabinet JOB in Gabon’s legal market and increases the strengthening of VdA Legal Partners.
Khaitan & Co acts as legal counsel on Sandhar Technologies IPO
Khaitan & Co acted as the legal counsel to the offer and advised Sandhar Technologies Limited in relation to its initial public offering of equity shares aggregating to INR 5,124.80 million comprising a fresh issue of up to 9,036,144 equity shares, and an offer for sale of up to 8,000,000 equity shares by GTI Capital Beta Pvt Ltd. Sandhar Technologies […]
Arrest warrant issued for Eurasian Resources Group CEO in SFO investigation
In the wake of the decade’s most important case concerning legal privilege, an arrest warrant has been issued against the CEO of the Eurasian Natural Resource Corporation (ENRC)’s parent company as part of the Serious Fraud Office’s ongoing investigation into a string of allegations. The warrant was issued against Eurasian Resources Group (ERG) CEO Benedikt […]
Riverview gifts its AI to charity to help City lawyers do more pro bono
KIM technology will speed up triage and referral to pro bono lawyers by enabling efficient collection of client information
Fieldfisher offers bonuses to non-fee earners for first time
Fieldfisher is making bonuses available for non-fee earners in the UK for the first time, after a string of stand-out financial results from the firm. The move means high-performing staff in Fieldfisher’s business services’ functions, for example, will be granted a bonus. However, the rewards are discretionary, meaning not everyone will be in line for […]
ITV hunts for new GC as Garard steps down
ITV’s longstanding general counsel Andrew Garard has stepped down after over a decade in the role. The television network has confirmed that Garard will leave his position on 31 July. He joined ITV in 2007 as group legal director and GC, before becoming company secretary two years later. He also sits on the board of […]
