The fiscal system of the United Arab Emirates
Following the issuance of the UAE VAT law at the end of August, and the simultaneous launch of the UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) website, businesses and individuals can now start to make changes to their core operations, financial management and book-keeping, technology, as well as human resources and consultants when necessary.
The Louboutin’s ‘red sole’ trademark saga
Christian Louboutin’s ‘red sole’ renowned trademark has not obtained the same strong protection all over the world and in Europe it is still waiting for the decision of the EU Court of Justice in case C-163/16, Christian Louboutin SAS v Van Haren Schoenen BV.
Mediation in Investor-State Dispute Settlement
Mediation has been studied as the alternative method to resolve the dispute early on, avoiding the considerable costs and delays of arbitration.
Enforcement Of Foreign Judgments In The UAE
The enforcement of foreign judgments in the UAE is subject to the regulations provided by the UAE Code of Civil Procedure as well as the several bilateral and multilateral international conventions to which UAE has adhered.