Grotesque betrayal and murder leads to Dh1.2 million in compensation

The victim’s business partner planned the crime: A businessman’s family will be compensated with Dh1.2 million. The man was kidnapped and murdered in Dubai five years ago.

Bär & Karrer Advised the Seller on the Sale of Plastic Surgery Group

The owner of Plastic Surgery Group sold the company to Affidea Cancer Treatment Centres. Affidea is Europe’s leading provider of advanced diagnostic imaging, cancer therapies and outpatient services.

Deadlock clauses in shareholders’ agreements

Disagreements between shareholders can be a healthy thing, leading to creative solutions through the reaching of compromises. Differences can involve issues as diverse as how a company should be managed and controlled, and the direction and strategy it is taking. However, if differences become entrenched, the result can be potential deadlock and the loss of …

UAE issues Resolution for percentage of Emirati lawyers and legal consultants in foreign law firms and legal consultancy offices.

Effective from 2 January 2023, Resolution No. 105 of 2022 in relation to percentage of Emirati lawyers and legal consultants in foreign law firm and legal consultancy offices.

Dubai government launches the Dubai Economic Agenda ‘D33’.

On 4 January 2023, the Dubai government launched the Dubai Economic Agenda (‘D33’) with a view to grow the economy of Dubai by 2033 and position itself in one of the topmost global cities in the world.

ABS & Co advises ZoodPay on its acquisition of Tez Financial Services

In a groundbreaking deal for Pakistan’s fintech sector, ABS & Co acted as transaction advisors to Switzerland-based Zoodpay & ZoodMall on their acquisition of Tez Financial Services Limited. The acquisition represents the first merger in Pakistan’s fintech sector.

Bär & Karrer Advised the Helsinn Group on its Financing Agreement with Oberland Capital Management

Bär & Karrer advised the Helsinn Group on its financing agreement with Oberland Capital Management LLC. The Helsinn Group is a fully integrated, global biopharma group with a track record of over 40 years of commercial execution and a strong focus in oncology and rare diseases.

Bär & Karrer Advised the Farner Group on the Expansion of its Agency Alliance “Team Farner” with Jim&Jim

The Farner group, a portfolio company of Waterland Private Equity, partnered with Jim&Jim to expand its agency alliance “Team Farner”. Jim&Jim specializes in NextGen marketing, the development of strategic marketing concepts and campaigns, and the positioning of brands and products in the “Hyperconnected Generation”.

FRANK Legal & Tax Blog Continues to Grow in Popularity

The FRANK Legal & Tax blog is one of the largest legal blogs in Thailand and has been ranked as the best Thailand law blog by Blogspot, one of the leading authorities on blogs.

Dentons Rodyk kicks off 2023 with the introduction of next generation leaders

Singapore’s Big Five law firm Dentons Rodyk unveiled its new Executive Committee and also announced the admission of two outstanding young individuals into the senior partnership of the firm, with effect from 1 January 2023.