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UAE: How tokenization is making Dubai’s real estate accessible?
The Dubai Land Department (DLD) has recently introduced real estate tokenization in Dubai and is one of the very few places allowing it. Tokenization has been well received by the investors interested in the real estate of Dubai and is a step in line with Dubai’s Real Estate Sector Strategy 2033 aiming to double the […]
The Council of the EU’s recent insights on insolvency law harmonisation
Sebastiaan Meeuwens (Legalis advocaten) and Gloria Viñals (Bufete Mañá-Krier-Elvira), as chairs of the Restructuring and Litigation & Arbitration Focus Groups, are pleased to share the Council of the EU’s recent insights on insolvency law harmonisation. This development marks a significant step forward towards a more cohesive legal framework across member states. The Council of the EU’s agreement […]
WLN Employment Law Focus Group Updates
We are excited to share the next two meeting dates of the WLN Employment Law Focus Group! Chair of the group, Amie Flowers Carmack (Morningstar Law Group), invites you to join her and the group to discuss the employment contracts guide and to share important updates from our various jurisdictions ⚖️ If you’re an employment […]
WLN Real Estate Focus Group Launch!
We are very pleased to announce the first meeting date and the chair of our new WLN Real Estate Focus Group. As with all our focus groups, the opportunity to meet with fellow lawyers to share experience and legal updates will be invaluable, in addition to building connections with members in different jurisdictions. Christian Beye will […]
WLN Restructuring Focus Group Launch!
We recently announced the launch of the WLN Restructuring Law Focus Group with a brilliant kick-off meeting. As with all our focus groups, the opportunity to meet with fellow lawyers to share experience and legal updates will be invaluable, in addition to building connections with members in different jurisdictions. Sebastiaan Meeuwens (Legalis advocaten) is the […]
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 […]
Italy: 10 years of collaboration with bureau Plattner!
We are celebrating 10 years of collaboration with bureau Plattner, our member firm in Bolzano and Milano! WLN Director and Partner at bureau Plattner, Carlo Gurioli, shares the firm’s history with our network and why they choose to be a part of the WLN family: “It was the beginning of 2015 when, after a couple […]
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 […]