What you need to know: The recent Unemployment Insurance Law No. 13 of 2022

On 15 September 2022 the UAE government issued a Federal Degree Law No. 13 of 2022 concerning Unemployment Insurance (“the Law”), which came into force on 29 September 2022 and applied to all workers (UAE National and Expats) in the private sector and the Federal government sector in the State.

Identifying factors driving the progress of the UAE’s Maritime Industry

The UAE’s unique location at the crossroads of global shipping routes and its constant drive towards innovation has enabled it to become one of the leading international maritime hubs. The maritime sector is a key pillar of the UAE national economy and has shown tremendous results in various performance indicators. The nation ranks third in …

Foolish to fake it: risks and penalties of not following Emiratisation rules.

“The UAE government policy to support Emiratisation or increased participation of UAE nationals in the private sector workforce has been around for several years now,” states Dr Laura Voda.

New Commercial Agency Law in the UAE – Key Takeaways

The commercial agency framework in UAE has been a key element of commerce.

Fichte and Co appoints Dr Laura Voda as Partner, strengthening its position in the thriving UAE legal landscape.

As the UAE continues to establish itself as an ideal hub for business, the need for reliable legal services continues to grow exponentially. With an increasing number of international companies setting up their operations in the country, navigating the local legal landscape can be complex and challenging. As a result, businesses operating in the nation …

NewBiologix raises USD 50m in series A financing

Niederer Kraft Frey advised NewBiologix on its launch and its USD 50 million series A financing.

Listing in Hong Kong of a World Bank catastrophe bond

WORLD BANK CATASTROPHE BOND Hong Kong has taken another step in developing the city as a leading international risk management center. On 28 March 2023, a US$350 million World Bank catastrophe bond was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange[1]. This is the first World Bank bond and the first catastrophe bond ever listed in …

Ilyashev & Partners Advises the International Humanitarian Organization AVSI Foundation

Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm advises the international humanitarian organization AVSI Foundation on its activities in Ukraine.

Homburger advised Fluence in connection with the financing aspects of the acquisition of Nispera

Homburger acted as counsel to Fluence in connection with certain financing aspects of the acquisition of Nispera. Headquartered in Arlington, USA, Fluence is a global provider of energy storage products, services and digital applications for renewables and storage.

Boult Wade Tennant ranked in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023 survey

We are delighted to be ranked in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023 survey (medium organisations) and highly recommended as a place to work for ethnic minority employees.