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How Competition Law Impacts Mergers and Acquisitions in the UAE?
Introduction The UAE government in the year 2023 passed a federal law for regulating competition in the country (Federal Decree Law No. 26 of 2023). The law was aimed at providing a stimulating environment for businesses to enhance effectiveness, competitiveness and consumers’ interest and achieve a sustainable development in the country. Further, the law was […]
NL: More security for flex workers: what does the new bill mean?
On 19 May 2025, the Bill on More Security for Flex Workers (Wetsvoorstel meer zekerheid voor flexwerkers) was submitted to the House of Representatives by the Minister of Social Affairs and Employment. The aim of the bill is to offer flexible workers, such as employees with a fixed-term employment contract and on-call and temporary workers, more […]
How Do Legal Networks Strengthen International Business Transactions? Part 4
Impact on International Trade – Part 1/2 These aspects influence not only individual transactions, but they also have implications as to entire legal systems. When considering how international law supports cross-border transactions and trade activities on a global scale, the mechanism is two-fold. Public international law lays down the foundational legal principles that shape the […]
How Do Legal Networks Strengthen International Business Transactions? Part 5
Impact on International Trade – Part 2/2 When we analyse the concentration of legal practitioners across regions globally, we notice that the pattern is driven inter alia by client demand from rapidly growing economies. When engaged with a legal network, law firms are able to offer services in these markets beyond cursory knowledge of their […]
Austria: The practical significance of the Business Judgement Rule
The Business Judgement Rule as a Liability Privilege for Board Members The Business Judgement Rule (BJR) regulated in Section 25 (1a) of the German Limited Liability Companies Act (GmbHG) and Section 84 (1a) of the German Stock Corporation Act (AktG) is understood to be a legally enshrined liability privilege in favour of board members and managing directors, […]
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 […]
NL: Bill on the implementation of the Wage Transparency Directive for men and women
On 7 June 2023, the European Wage Transparency Directive entered into force. Member States of the European Union, including the Netherlands, must implement this directive in their own legislation. The intention is to regulate this implementation by means of the bill ‘Implementation of the Wage Transparency Directive for Men and Women’. Content of the bill […]
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 […]
How Do Legal Networks Strengthen International Business Transactions? Part 3
Impact on Practice Law firms engaged in international networks develop modalities of functioning that transcend their jurisdictional limitations. By way of professional relations across cultures and differences in statutory systems, they bypass the logistical difficulties of acclimatizing to a new environment. These conserved resources allow law firms to focus on forging fluent processes better suited […]
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 […]