Category: News

Gibraltar’s New Customs Order: Its Trade Implications and What They Signal for the UK-EU Relationship

The publication on 26 February 2026 of the draft legal text of the UK–EU Agreement in respect of Gibraltar marks one of the most structurally significant post-Brexit developments of the year so far. It establishes, for the first time since 2020, a bespoke UK–EU customs union applicable to a British Overseas Territory, and in doing […]

UAE Holding Structures: Advantages – and What Investors Must Get Right

The UAE has established itself as a leading jurisdiction for international holding structures. Free zone entities in particular offer a combination of tax efficiency, ownership control and flexibility that is difficult to replicate elsewhere. However, since the introduction of corporate tax, the structure only works if it is implemented properly in practice – not just […]

A New Frontier in Gulf Trade – The UK–GCC Free Trade Agreement: What It Means for Businesses Operating Across Both Jurisdictions

On 20 May 2026, the United Kingdom concluded negotiations on a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the Gulf Cooperation Council, comprising Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The first trade deal of its kind between the GCC and any G7 nation, the agreement represents a significant deepening of an […]

The Small Business Protections Bill: What Businesses Need to Know

The Small Business Protections Bill, formally known as the Commercial Payments Bill, was introduced to the House of Lords on 19 May 2026, marking what the Government has described as the most significant legislative intervention on late payments in a generation. First announced in March and confirmed in the King’s Speech, the Bill delivers the […]

What cannot be enforced in the United Arab Emirates, and why is it worth thinking in terms of legal strategy even before the foreign proceedings begin?

The fact that a foreign judgment has become final does not guarantee that it will ever actually turn into money in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Although the UAE has become an enforcement-friendly jurisdiction in recent years, enforcement remains substantively and strictly selective. There are numerous final decisions that the UAE courts will not enforce, […]

The Castro Indictment: Charges, Jurisdiction, and the Limits of State Immunity

The superseding indictment filed in 2026 in connection with the 1996 shootdown of Brothers to the Rescue (BTTR) aircraft is a rare and complex example of the United States seeking to impose criminal liability for acts committed entirely outside its own territory. BTTR is an activist nonprofit organization founded by Cuban exiles and based in […]

Change of Government in Hungary in 2026: What Does a Foreign Observer See Now?

Hungary’s Rule-of-Law Image from the Outside in Spring 2026 When a foreign investor, lawyer, or adviser looks at Hungary today, they do not examine political slogans, but risks. They do not ask who is in government, but rather this: is the legal environment predictable, and can the stability of regulation be trusted? From a foreign […]

Accountability: Does the Reach of the Hungarian State Extend to Dubai? Or What Can – and Cannot – Be Enforced in the United Arab Emirates

Accountability: Does the Reach of the Hungarian State Extend to Dubai? Or What Can – and Cannot – Be Enforced in the United Arab Emirates As a law firm of Hungarian origin with an international practice – established in Germany, active across multiple legal systems, and with a licensed legal advisory presence in the United […]

An Indefensible Legislative Practice – and the Chance for a Real Turnaround

The quality of legislation is not a matter of communication; it is a litmus test for the functioning of the rule of law. From this perspective, Hungarian legislative practice in recent years has been difficult to defend: processes have typically been procedurally rushed, professionally often unsupported, and marked by social consultation only in traces—if at […]

A Secure Way to Pay in the UAE Property Market

When buying property in the UAE, clients often look for a payment method that is both safe and straightforward. One of the most commonly used solutions is the manager’s cheque. It is widely accepted in real estate transactions because it offers reassurance to both buyer and seller and helps the process move forward smoothly. In […]