Event – Inter-Pacific Bar Association – “International Issues for IP Protection”

Energy supply disruptions driven by geopolitical tensions and force majeure events are reshaping global markets. This article explores how energy futures contracts, speculation, and volatility influence pricing, economic stability, and the balance between winners and losers in times of crisis.

The UAE R&D Tax Credit regime introduces a structured incentive for businesses investing in innovation, offering progressive tax credits based on qualifying R&D expenditure and staffing levels. This article explains how the regime works, how much businesses can benefit, and what is required to access the relief.

The DIFC Courts have clarified that anti-suit injunctions in support of arbitration agreements turn not on whether foreign proceedings are vexatious or oppressive, but on whether a binding arbitration agreement has been breached. This article explores the evolving legal test, its common law foundations, and the practical implications for arbitration practitioners operating in the DIFC.