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Speaker at the Women entrepreneurs seminar in Stockholm. Hosted by Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), held in Sweden, on 14 April 2016. Topic: Women’s economic empowerment – Stories of Success and Failure Speaker: Estelle Rami, Head of Iraq office The conference gathered business women from about 16 countries. Estelle was among the speakers sharing… Continue reading Women entrepreneurs seminar in Stockholm...
Après plusieurs années de négociation entre l’Iran et les membres permanents du Conseil de Sécurité de l’ONU plus l’Allemagne (P5+1), la levée des sanctions contre l’Iran est désormais acquise avec quelques limitations de personnes listées sur une liste dite «SDN» et contrôle par l’Agence Internationale de l’Energie Atomique (AIEA). Cet accord a été défini dans… Continue reading Porte Ouverte Sur l’Iran...
Mergers and acquisitions, whether from the perspective of the Seller or the Buyer entail considerable preparation, research, adjustment, and due diligence. In most jurisdictions, including the UAE, in spite of the market’s relatively small size, only a minority of mergers and acquisitions successfully conclude without snags. While the legal considerations are varied, there are many… Continue reading Mergers and Acquisitions – The Legal Considerations...
Speaker at Business Breakfast organised by SABCO. Held at Warwick Hotel, Dubai on 1 June 2016. Topic: The future of VAT Speaker: John Peacock, Senior Associate and others The topics of discussion were: VAT in the UAE and GCC Getting prepared for VAT VAT tips, tricks and traps If you have queries related to VAT,… Continue reading VAT In The UAE and GCC...
Speaker at business forum organised by Turkish Ministry of Economy and Turkish Exporters Assembly (TIM) as TIMAKADEMI. Held in Adana, Turkey on 1 June 2016. Topic: Doing business in Saudi Arabia Speaker: Cyrille Naffah, Senior Associate The topics of discussion were: Current economic relationships between Turkey and Saudi Arabia Incentives offered by Saudi Arabia to… Continue reading Business Forum in Turkey...
Bertrand Dumon, Partner at BSA has recently advised French entrepreneurs, the founders and owners of premium, innovative sushi restaurant chain SushiArt in its acquisition by Eathos, the Dubai DIFC based regional restaurant operating company. Eathos was advised by Gibson Dunn in the buyout. This deal sees co-founder Cedric Cerf remain on the management team to… Continue reading BSA Advises GCC Sushi Shop Franchisee On Buyout...
Meritas Law Firms Worldwide is proud to present its European and Middle East Guide to Litigation, Arbitration and ADR. If you are facing a dispute in Europe or the Middle East, this guide will help you navigate some of the key issues and jurisdictional differences that you may encounter. For further information, or country specific… Continue reading European and Middle East Guide To Litigation, Arbitration and ADR...
Introduction In February 2016, the Ministry of Finance announced the introduction of Value Added Tax (“VAT”) in the UAE, and has ended a long period of speculation and discussion of “when” and “if” VAT would be introduced. According to the announcement, the UAE will impose VAT at a rate of five percent on the sale… Continue reading Implementation of the Value Added Tax in the United Arab Emirates...
For some while, the Dubai Department ofEconomic Development (DED) has hada Commercial Control and ConsumerProtection Department (CCCPD), dealingwith consumer disputes. However, it has recentlyset up a new sub-department, called the BusinessProtection Department (BPD) which will functionas a local commercial dispute-resolution and settlementbody. In the past, there were numerous disputesamong businesses and professionals in Dubai butalthough… Continue reading B-2-B Dispute Resolution...
BSA has signed an agreement with the Dubai Autism Centre to provide a range of legal services on pro bono basis, as part of CSR initiatives. The signing ceremony which took place last month at the Centre was attended by BSA staff members, including Senior Partner Dr Ahmad Bin Hezeem, Managing Partner Jimmy Haoula, and… Continue reading BSA Supports Dubai Autism Centre Offering Pro Bono Legal Services...