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Upcoming Workplace Investigations (Different Angles) | 28 January 2026 | 10 AM to 12 Noon GST | Live Zoom Webinar

09/12/202510/12/2025
by Maristela Albores

Workplace Investigations (Different Angles) | 28 January 2026 | 10 AM to 12 Noon GST | Live Zoom Webinar
28/01/2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM SEFORMENA-D

This 2-hour CLPD-certified course equips legal and HR professionals with practical, defensible, and regionally aligned approaches to handling sensitive workplace complaints, managing evidence, and navigating regulatory obligations across the UAE and DIFC.

Upcoming Resolving Mega-Project Disputes: ADR Strategies in International Construction | 5 February 2026 | 10 AM to 12 Noon GST | Live Zoom Webinar

13/11/202503/12/2025
by Maristela Albores

Resolving Mega-Project Disputes: ADR Strategies in International Construction | 5 February 2026 | 10 AM to 12 Noon GST | Live Zoom Webinar
05/02/2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM SEFORMENA-D

Join LexisNexis and the DIFC Academy for a focused, expert-led session on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in large-scale and cross-border construction projects across the Gulf region.

Upcoming Financing a Sustainable Ocean Economy: Introduction to Blue Finance | 22 January 2026 | 10 AM to 12 Noon GST | Live Zoom Webinar

12/11/202503/12/2025
by Maristela Albores

Financing a Sustainable Ocean Economy: Introduction to Blue Finance | 22 January 2026 | 10 AM to 12 Noon GST | Live Zoom Webinar
22/01/2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM SEFORMENA-D

Join LexisNexis and the DIFC Academy for a focused, expert-led session on Blue Finance and Blue Bonds. This training provides a comprehensive introduction to financing solutions that support ocean-linked and coastal economies.

Expired Employment Law Update: DIFC and UAE (Comparative Approach) | 25 November 2025 | 10 AM to 12 Noon GST | Live Zoom Webinar

03/11/202510/11/2025
by Maristela Albores

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Employment Law Update: DIFC and UAE (Comparative Approach) | 25 November 2025 | 10 AM to 12 Noon GST | Live Zoom Webinar
25/11/2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM SEFORMENA-D

This session will equip legal and HR professionals with the latest insights into both UAE Labour Law and DIFC Employment Law, highlighting the key differences, recent reforms, and practical implications for organisations operating across jurisdictions.

News developments

DIFC: Consultation on Variable Capital Company Regulations

03/07/202503/07/2025
by Hannah Gutang

Gulf Today, 25 June 2025: DIFC has launched a public consultation on the newly proposed Variable Capital Company (VCC) Regulations, designed to provide flexible investment structuring options within the DIFC.

The proposed regulations allow the establishment of VCCs as either standalone companies or umbrella structures with incorporated or segregated cells. This setup will offer adaptability on share capital and asset segregation without needing authorisation from DFSA, unless the entity is engaging in regulated financial activities.

The VCC framework is specifically tailored to facilitate proprietary investment activities, making it particularly suitable for family-owned enterprises, multi-asset holdings, and complex investment portfolios seeking efficient asset management and diverse structuring. Important features include flexible share capital equivalent to net asset value, allowing for efficient issuance and redemption of shares, and asset segregation to facilitate distinct investment strategies and risk profiles.

The adoption of these VCC Regulations is expected to provide legal clarity and structural advantages for potential investors within the DIFC, making it an attractive option for diverse asset management strategies.

Once finalised, the VCC Regulations will empower investors to benefit from economies of scale and centralised management, reinforcing DIFC’s reputation as a leading jurisdiction for financial services.

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Expired Enforcement of Arbitral Awards: Strategies & Regional Practice | 23 Sept 2025 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon GST | Zoom Live Webinar

03/07/202528/08/2025
by Maristela Albores

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Enforcement of Arbitral Awards: Strategies & Regional Practice | 23 Sept 2025 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon GST | Live Zoom Webinar
23/09/2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM SEFORMENA-D

Join LexisNexis and DIFC Academy for a focused, expert-led session on the enforcement of arbitral awards. With arbitration now the preferred method for resolving cross-border disputes, understanding how to enforce arbitral awards is essential for legal professionals operating in today’s interconnected legal landscape.

Expired AI Prompting Essentials for the Legal Profession | 27 Aug 2025 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon GST | DIFC Academy

02/07/202521/08/2025
by Maristela Albores

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AI Prompting Essentials for the Legal Profession | 27 Aug 2025 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon GST | DIFC Academy
27/08/2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM SEFORMENA-D

Join us for a focused, expert-led session on AI prompting in legal practice. This 2-hour CLPD-certified course is designed to help legal professionals in the Middle East region stay up to date on evolving technologies and sharpen their legal acumen through practical, accredited learning.

Expired LexisNexis Insider; Product Roadshow | 24 June 2025 | 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Waldorf Astoria DIFC

09/06/202519/06/2025
by Vincent Slingerland

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LexisNexis Insider; Product Roadshow | 24 June 2025 | 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Waldorf Astoria DIFC
24/06/2025
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Discover how LexisNexis can boost your legal productivity through quick, insightful conversations with our Account Management team.

Expired Dubai’s Freezones Unlocked: Navigating New Regulations | 7 May 2025 | 8:30 AM | Waldorf Astoria

19/04/202505/05/2025
by Vincent Slingerland

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Dubai’s Freezones Unlocked: Navigating New Regulations | 7 May 2025 | 8:30 AM | Waldorf Astoria
07/05/2025 - 19/05/2025
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Expired DIFC Commentaries Vol. 2 Book Launch (Re-Issue) | 29 April 2025 | DIFC Academy, Dubai UAE | 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM

14/03/202523/04/2025
by Maristela Albores

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DIFC Commentaries Vol. 2 Book Launch (Re-Issue) | 29 April 2025 | DIFC Academy, Dubai UAE | 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
29/04/2025 - 30/04/2025
8:30 AM

Speakers

Alya Al Zarouni
Prof. David Russell AM, KC
Barrister | OUTER TEMPLE CHAMBERS
Sarah Haddadi

REGISTER HERE DIFC Commentaries Vol. 2 Book Launch (Re-Issue) Join us for the highly anticipated launch of DIFC Commentaries Vol. 2! This in-person event will bring together leading legal professionals to explore key developments in DIFC Digital Asset Law and DIFC Contract Law, both of which have undergone significant updates in 2024. Whether you’re (more…)