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How are media activities regulated in the UAE?
Introduction: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government passed the Federal Decree Law No. 55 of 2023 concerning Media Regulation which applies to all individuals, media establishments, media outlets and freezones practicing media activities in the country. In addition to the above, Cabinet Resolution No. (68) of 2024 provides a detailed licensing procedure for establishing a […]
WLN Litigation & Arbitration Focus Group
Today the WLN Litigation & Arbitration Focus Group met to conclude current discussions about bankruptcy proceedings in our jurisdictions. It addressed whether there are any special debts for which the director of a company can be held accountable more easily. Many thanks to Gloria Vinyals for chairing the meeting and to John Kenneally, Kevin Harrison, Sebastiaan Meeuwens and Ashley […]
UAE: How does the Credit Information Law of the UAE assess your Creditworthiness?
Introduction: The Federal Law No. 6 of 2010 on Credit Information regulates the activities of Credit Information of an individual including its request, collection, keeping, analysis, classification, use, circulation and protection and whatever relates to such Information. The law defines Credit Information as information that indicates a person’s eligibility and creditworthiness. Such information may include […]
The Necessity of a Global Legal Network for Chinese Companies Going Global
As a lawyer practicing in China, being a member of the Warwick Legal Network (WLN) has been an invaluable asset in my professional journey. In an era where Chinese companies are expanding globally, having access to a reliable and closely-knit network of legal professionals worldwide is crucial. My experience with WLN has reinforced the importance […]
UAE: Dubai allows free zone businesses to expand to mainland
Introduction: The Dubai government has recently allowed the companies in free zones to expand in the mainland Dubai. The decision was taken through Executive Council Resolution No 11 of 2025 and is aimed to increase investment and promote growth in the region. This move forms part of the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33), which targets a […]
NL: Update on administrative fines
In the past six months, interesting developments have occurred in the field of Dutch administrative penalty law. For example, it has become clear that in the event of an administrative fine, the person concerned has the right to assistance from counsel during an interrogation, and this right must be communicated by the administrative body prior […]
The Value of Warwick Legal Network for a Lawyer in China
As a lawyer practicing in China, being a member of the Warwick Legal Network (WLN) has been an invaluable asset in my professional journey. In an era where Chinese companies are expanding globally, having access to a reliable and closely-knit network of legal professionals worldwide is crucial. My experience with WLN has reinforced the importance […]
Cyprus: "Permission to continue” under the new 2023 civil procedure rules – District Court provides clarity
We are pleased to share the following news from our member firm in Nicosia, Papadopoulos, Lycourgos & Co: Our Dispute Resolution team has successfully defended our clients in a complex corporate litigation matter, securing a judgment rejecting permission to continue a derivative action against our clients. This is one of the first judgments in Cyprus […]
How Employee Share Incentives can help grow your business in the UAE?
Introduction: In the fast-paced business world of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where many startups are growing, several of them choose to provide a certain form of ownership to their top talent to retain them for a longer period. Businesses choose several forms of share incentives that can make them attractive to such top talent. […]
NL: Lifting of Pledge Prohibitions Act: new financing possibilities?!
On 4 March 2025, the Senate adopted the ‘Lifting of Pledge Prohibitions Act‘. The law is expected to enter into force on 1 July 2025, although the exact date is not yet known. In this update, we briefly discuss the background of this law and the positive and possible negative consequences that this law has […]