Are You a Startup Looking for Funding? A Guide to Equity, SAFEs, and Convertible Notes
Startups in the UAE have several options when raising early-stage capital, from priced equity rounds to convertible notes and SAFEs. Each instrument carries unique legal and commercial implications, and choosing the right structure can significantly impact investor confidence, founder control, and long-term growth. This guide breaks down the key differences and the legal frameworks founders must understand before raising their first round.
Event – M&CO Legal Sponsoring the first ever India-MENA Arbitration Summit
We are excited to announce the participation of our Founding Partner, Dr Mahmood Hussain as a speaker at the inaugural India-MENA Arbitration Summit, scheduled to take place in Hyderabad, India on February 17-18, 2024
Event – Legal Insights for Efficiently Managing Construction Contracts in the UAE
On the 8th of February, our Founding Partner, Dr Mahmood Hussain will participate as a panelist for the event “Legal Insights for Efficiently Managing Construction Contracts in the UAE” held at the Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai. This session is organized by the Turkish Business Council in Dubai & Northern Emirates.
Lawyer Recognition – Lexology Legal Influencers Q4 2023 for Private Client – Asia -Pacific
We are pleased to announce that our Principal Associate, Sridevi Sidharthan from our Corporate/Commercial department has been recognized as a leading author in the Lexology Legal Influencers Q4 2023 for Private Client – Asia -Pacific.
Event – Global Legal Summit 2024
Dr.Mahmood partook as Keynote speaker during the Global Legal Summit 2024
In appreciation of DIFC’s call to action for a sustainable future
Today is Finance Day of COPS 28 and DIFC issued a press release on DIFC COP28 legacy programme.
Analysis of the recent DIFC Court of Appeal’s Judgment in Panther Real Estate Development LLC v Modern Executive Systems Contract LLC [2022] DIFC CA 016
An analysis on the reasoning of the DIFC Courts’ in dealing with construction claims made under FIDIC ‘99
UAE CORPORATE TAX: MINISTRY OF FINANCE ANNOUNCES PENALTIES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE
On 29th July 2023, the UAE Ministry of Finance has introduced the Cabinet Decision No. (75) of 2023 outlining the applicable administrative penalties for violations related to the application of Law No. (47) of 2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses (“Corporate Tax Law”).
Navigating Non-Fungible Tokens, Copyright Challenges, and Regulatory Perspectives in the UAE and EU
This paper discusses Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), unique digital assets that exist on a blockchain. It explores the technical aspects of NFTs, their value, and the rights they grant to their owners. It also highlights growing approaches to regulating them both in the UAE and abroad.
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