- October 2, 2015
How wide a conduit is the DIFC Court for ratification and enforcement of awards?
DNB Bank ASA v Gulf Eyadah Corporation and another has provided further clarity on the recognition and ratification of foreign awards and has, for now, drawn a line between the recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards and the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments in the DIFC court.
- July 17, 2015
It is not a matter of “if” but “when” – cyber security in the construction industry
It seems that barely a week goes by without another high profile cyber breach (Ebay, JP Morgan Chase, Home Depot and Sony, twice, spring to mind). However, for every high-profile cyber-attack, there will be tens or hundreds of unreported phishing scams, malware intrusions and data losses stemming from employees (whether inadvertent of malicious). Cyber security … Continue reading It is not a matter of “if” but “when” – cyber security in the construction industry →
- June 4, 2015
The simple things – enforcement of arbitration awards in the UAE
Arbitration is an investment and, like any investment, one must assess the risks against the benefits. Such an evaluation often focuses upon the merits of the legal and commercial issues in dispute. A recent case heard by the Court of Appeal in Dubai (Case No. 371-203) provides a reminder that on top of the over-arching … Continue reading The simple things – enforcement of arbitration awards in the UAE →
