Lawyers and prison workers in Dubai have criticised the emirate's blood money laws, saying that the current position leaves many in a Catch-22 situation in which all parties lose out.
A local advertising company is bringing a multi-million dollar law suit against the Middle East branch of Japanese mega-conglomerate Sony for alleged copyright and intellectual property infringement.
The UAE's Al Tamimi & Company has extended its 'talent nurturing' programme by launching a 'leadership academy' in a bid to promote home-grown talent in a region dominated by western lawyers and executives.
London-based global law firms Clifford Chance and Allen & Overy are advising the National Bank of Abu Dhabi on a $750 million five-year bond, according to ALB's The Brief magazine.
A lack of specialist commercial judges continues to hamstring Dubai's courts especially in the crucial field of commercial property, a leading lawyer based in the emirate has warned.
Two Emirati brothers are standing trial in Dubai this month, accused of a $30 million investment fraud scheme.