Changes in Incoterms | Online Training | 23 September 2020 | 09:30AM to 11:30AM

Incoterms, the world's essential terms of trade for the sale of goods, have not been updated since 2010. LexisNexis Middle East, in partnership with Hamdan AlShamsi Laywers & Legal Consultants and the DIFC Academy, will host a training session on Incoterms. During this training session, our expert on international commercial terms will assess the degree to which these rules have changed, and the impact that these changes will have on both commercial and banking lawyers.

Tax Series Certificate: Tax Legislation and Applied Practices – Saudi Arabia Edition | Online Training | 29 September to 21 October 2020

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is executing one of the most ambitious and remarkable tax reforms in history. The country has successfully implemented indirect taxes on the Federal level in the form of Value Added Tax ('VAT') and Excise Tax. On the other hand, the KSA has also put particular effort into developing its direct tax legislative framework to adapt to the recent updates in the international tax practices. Join LexisNexis Middle East, Burhan Almarifa and Aurifer Middle East Tax for a Tax Series Certification, which will be delivered in Arabic and will provide participants with a strategic overview of the KSA taxation framework and its underlying principles.

A Look at Nonconventional Trademarks | Online Training | 30 September 2020 | 09:30AM to 11:30AM

A nonconventional trademark, also known as a nontraditional trademark, is any new type of trademark which does not belong to a pre-existing, conventional category of trade mark, and which is often difficult to register, but which may nevertheless fulfill the essential trademark function of uniquely identifying the commercial origin of products or services. LexisNexis, in partnership with CWB Legal and the DIFC Academy, will host a course on nonconventional trademarks. During this training session, we will look at examples of nonconventional trademarks in the UAE and provide practical guidance for registering these types of trademarks.

Anti-Money Laundering: Enforcement and Regulation in the UAE and Gulf | Online Training | 6 October 2020 | 5PM to 7PM

The new anti-money laundering (AML) law of the UAE took effect at the end of October 2018. Containing features recommended by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the new law introduces subtle but important changes to the AML landscape in the UAE. LexisNexis Middle East, in partnership Pinsent Masons and the DIFC Academy, will host a training course on AML: Enforcement and Regulation in the UAE and Gulf.

UAE Civil Code Bridge Series | Online Training | 12 to 14 October 2020 | 5PM to 7PM

Following the success of previous instalments, LexisNexis and DIFC Academy is pleased to announce another instalment of a series of courses that bridge the gap between the civil law and common law systems that co-exist in the UAE.

ADR: Settlements in Cross-border Disputes | Online Training | 12 October 2020 | 5PM to 7PM

LexisNexis Middle East, in partnership with Charles Russell Speechlys and the DIFC Academy, will host a training session on settlements in cross-border disputes. During this training, we will look at settlement and alternative dispute resolution (ADR), covering best practice and pitfalls to avoid.

ePrivacy | Online Training | 20 October 2020 | 5PM to 7PM

The assumption is often made that, if the manager or a director of a company is signing a contract, they have authority to do so and no further enquiry is necessary. Unfortunately, this is not necessarily the case. LexisNexis Middle East, in partnership with Al Tamimi & Co the DIFC Academy, will host a training session on the execution of documents. Our experts will examine some of the differences between English law and local laws in this area and highlight various potential pitfalls for the unwary.

Insolvency in Construction | Online Training | 27 October 2020 | 4PM to 6PM

LexisNexis Middle East, in partnership with Galadari Advocates & Legal Consultants and the DIFC Academy, will host a training session on Insolvency in Construction. In this training session, our subject specialist considers what you need to do when you find out that the party you are in contract with has become (or is about to become) insolvent.

Cybersecurity, Cyber Insurance and the Law | Online Training | 4 November 2020 | 09:30AM to 11:30AM

Along with the heightened awareness of cybersecurity in recent times, it is essential that organisations develop a comprehensive and appropriate cyber insurance policy. LexisNexis Middle East, in partnership with CMS and the DIFC Academy, will host a session on cyber insurance.

Investing in the UAE and Gulf: Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity Investments and Joint Ventures | Online Training | 9 to 10 November 2020 | 5PM to 7PM

LexisNexis, in collaboration with King & Spalding Law and DIFC Academy, is running a training programme on everything you need to know about investing in the UAE and Gulf, from the Laws to the latest trends. This training programme includes three courses, covering theoretical and practical aspects.

Foreign investment overview of the GCC | Online Training | 18 November 2020 | 09:30AM to 11:30AM

When establishing a presence in the UAE, foreign investors have the choice of either incorporating in one of the UAE's many economic free trade zones or freezones, or opting to incorporate in onshore UAE. LexisNexis Middle East, in partnership with Squire Patton Boggs and the DIFC Academy, will host a training session about foreign investment in the GCC. Our experts explain how the UAE's legislative framework is helping to support foreign investors.

Data Protection - Key Points for Employment Lawyers | Online Training | 7 September 2020 | 5PM to 7PM

Data Protection for Commercial Lawyers | Online Training | 2 September 2020 | 09:30AM to 11:30AM