Update – New Data Protection Law, DIFC Law No. 5 of 2020

The new Data Protection Law, DIFC Law No.5 of 2020 (“DP Law”), came into force on 1 July 2020, replacing…

Egypt’s Economic Transformation

ADG Egypt Series Part 1: Logistics, Manufacturing, Agriculture and Healthcare Written by Josh Kemp, Dina Assar and Shams Elkodama June…

DIFC Employment Law Update – Presidential Directive on COVID-19

The recent DIFC Directive (No.4 of 2020) is intended to be in force until 31 July 2020 and is subject…

Investment Opportunities in Sudan

Since independence in 1956, the Republic of Sudan has not enjoyed the opportunity to benefit from its enormous resources and…

Amendments to the Bankruptcy Laws in the UAE

Following the 2008 global financial crisis, the UAE has worked diligently to further regulate and support companies in financial difficulties….

Restructuring in the Era of COVID-19

Keeping the Harbingers of Doom at Bay By Roberto Cornetta “How did you go bankrupt?” Bill asked. “Two ways,” Mike…

Can Cases Still be Filed in Dubai Courts During COVID-19 Restrictions?

You are all aware that the current situation with Covid 19 has caused the UAE government to impose measures to…

Pressure on UAE Contractors to Re-Price Projects: Hostages to Fortune?

It has been reported that UAE contractors will have to go through the price negotiation process again, as project promoters…

New Commercial Courts In Abu Dhabi

ADG Legal has recently obtained a judgment issued by the newly established Abu Dhabi Commercial Court (Commercial Court). The Commercial…

COVID-19 Employment Law Update: Common Questions Answered for the UAE

We have been receiving a flood of employment-related enquiries since the outbreak of COVID-19, and the situation is changing almost…