John B. Quinn, founding partner and practicing lawyer at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP sits down with Arabian Business to discuss the future of business in the region
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The legal eagle: Tim Taylor, Dubai’s only resident practising QC
As managing partner at King & Wood Mallesons Dubai, his clients include sovereign states, corporations and financial institutions. He is also the founder of International Lawyers for Africa, a charitable organisation that aims to strengthen the rule of law in Africa
Former UAE Minister of Justice sets up new law firm
Mohammed Bin Nakhira Al-Dhaheri, former Minister of Justice and Attorney General, helps establish Bin Nakhira & Partners in the UAE
Opinion: The benefits of the UAE’s new Federal Arbitration Law
Teething problems are inevitable but the positive effect of the new Federal Arbitration Law will be overwhelming
Legal experts say new UAE arbitration law will encourage investment
The new law is based on the nearly universally accepted UNCITRAL Model Law
Start-up advice: How to prepare your business for sale
Some of the key factors to keep in mind to maximise your return on investment when selling your business
Legal Eagles: legal practitioners making waves in Dubai
UAE has attracted some of the biggest global practices and the region’s most talented legal practitioners
UAE law firm Baker McKenzie Habib Al Mulla launches tax practice
Company adds Andrew Mackenzie and Reggie Mezu to its management team
DLA Piper appoints new Middle East tax head
Ton Van Doremalen’s appointment comes as the UAE and Saudi Arabia prepare for the upcoming implementation of VAT in January
The law according to Habib Al Mulla
His eponymous firm made history when it became the first Emirati legal practice to merge with an international law firm – Baker McKenzie – in 2013. Five years later, Al Mulla has recently been appointed sole managing partner and shows no sign of slowing down
UAE legal reform is speeding up, says top lawyer
Essam Al Tamimi points to new law this year to stop ‘petty crimes’ going to court
Al Tamimi & Company reports 18% revenue rise outside UAE
Law firm says growth driven by new offices in Egypt, Bahrain, Oman
Rewriting the UAE’s rule book: Essam Al Tamimi
Prominent UAE lawyer Essam Al Tamimi says the pace of legal reform is speeding up to support growth of new industries. But young Emiratis are still reluctant to pursue a career in law