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Sponsors and members of the Middle East chapter are invited to Sho Cho, a modern Japanese restaurant and lounge for the chapter's winter social in Dubai. The plan is to relax on the much talked about deck area overlooking Dubai’s gulf coast, eat amazing Japanese food, meet up with friends and colleagues, while listening to the best that lounge music has to offer.
We hope to see you at Sho Cho.
Please note that this event is for ACC members in good standing and chapter sponsors only.
With many UAE general counsel taking seats on boards, the BCLP corporate team take a look behind the corporate veil and into the potential criminal risks associated with UAE directorships.
The talk will be followed by a networking social, where drinks and light refreshments will be served, whilst taking in the view of the Media City from Lah Lah bar.
The new Implementing Regulations Law of Pharmaceutical Establishments has been published in Saudi Arabia. These regulations are bringing significant changes to the role of pharmacies in Saudi and include some new prohibitions in relations to offering financial or in-kind benefits to pharmacies.
Join us to discuss this regulation in more detail and hear the advice of Stephen Matthews of Baker Botts.
The UAE workforce is changing. As the regional economy and business landscape continues to modernise, the diverse nature of talent available in the UAE has resulted in the business community exploring alternative ways of engaging their staff. Part-time hours, independent consultants and flexible working arrangements are some of the solutions that UAE businesses are implementing.
We invite you to a breakfast briefing where we will discuss:
Latest legal developments regarding alternative ways of engaging personnel in the UAE
Implementing new arrangements in practice: policies, documentation and risks
What are the visa options for engaging staff in the UAE
The session will be led by Luke Tapp, Partner and Head of our Middle East Employment Practice.
This seminar will provide an overview of this significant new law that will come into effect around 1 December 2019.
The presentation will address key topics, including:
The new Portal to be established by the Ministry of Finance for tenders
Centralized procurement through the Entity in Charge of Unified Procurement (ECUP)
The new mechanism for protesting awards
Applicability of certain elements of the law to companies owned 51% or more by the Saudi Arabian government
Preferences for SMEs and local content requirements
Saudi Arabian Government Tenders and Procurement Law - Part 2 will be hosted early next year and will discuss in more detail the new law and the implementing regulations expected to be issued in December.
There will also be plenty of opportunities to network with peers.
Pinsent Masons and the Association of Corporate Counsel Middle East invite you to attend a complimentary breakfast briefing on Wednesday 30 October 2019.
The seminar will focus on the following topics:
Overview of VAT implementation for businesses
Challenges and opportunities for businesses in the UAE, KSA & Bahrain
The importance of communication and cooperation between finance, IT and legal teams internally
This webinar will provide a high-level overview and update on two trending topics in the UAE, the 100 per cent foreign-owned companies and restrictive covenants.
1. An update on the FDI rules on 100 per cent ownership by foreign nationals of UAE licensed and registered companies (which came into effect on 30 March 2021 pursuant to Federal Decree Law 26 of 2020).
2. An overview of restrictive covenants in employment contracts and especially in the context of conspiracy and team moves
Employee restrictive covenants (or clauses which prevent an employee from certain acts such as joining a competitor for a period of time) are important tools in protecting business interests in an increasingly competitive market and in ensuring the stability of a talented workforce.
Join us at this seminar where we will discuss some of the new developments that have transpired over the last few months that could impact doing business in the UAE as well as the wider region.
The seminar will include:
An update on the latest developments with regard to the Economic Substance Regulations in the UAE
An update on the new UAE Personal Insolvency Law
A discussion on recent developments in the Tawteen program
Join us at this seminar where we will discuss some of the developments that have transpired over the last few months, which could impact on doing business in the UAE as well as the wider region.
Hosted by Afridi & Angell in collaboration with the Association of Corporate Counsel Middle East, the seminar will include:
A discussion on the sanctions against Qatar
An update on the latest developments in the Iran crisis situation and the reimposed sanctions against Iran
An update on the new Foreign Direct Investment Law and the new long-term visa rules
A general update on UAE real estate, including Expo 2020