The War in the Middle East may Affect the Performance of Commercial Contracts
The war in the Middle East is not only affecting human life but also international commercial activities, contracts, and investment decisions. Umut Metin explained that while EPTALEX MTN continues its legal operations in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Lebanon without interruption, armed conflicts can disrupt the performance of commercial contracts. War may be considered a force majeure event if it makes contractual obligations impossible to fulfill, but this depends on whether the conflict directly prevents performance. Businesses facing such difficulties should promptly notify counterparties and review force majeure clauses, particularly in international investments such as Dubai’s off-plan real estate projects, where payment obligations may be affected by the economic consequences of war.
Is Dubai Today the City Where Every Stone and Soil is Made of Gold?
In this article, our Managing Partner in Türkiye, Dr. Umut Metin, reflects on Dubai’s rise as the modern “City of Gold,” driven by legal certainty, digital efficiency, and global opportunity.
Chanel Slingbacks are back in the spotlight—not on the Runway, but at the center of a legal battle over claims of “Parasitism.”
In December 2020, Chanel claimed that Jonak was engaging in Parasitism by creating products that closely mimicked Chanel’s designs, therefore, leveraging Chanel’s established brand image to attract consumers.
The legal repercussions of the ongoing events in the Middle East on contractual obligations
he ongoing conflict in the Middle East is raising important legal questions around contract enforceability. How do such situations affect contractual obligations and liability? From the legal interpretation of Force Majeure under Lebanese law to the role of good faith, this article unpacks the complex impact of war on contracts and highlights the need for well-drafted Force Majeure clauses to navigate these turbulent times.
American Girl vs Zembrka, A Fight for a Unique Doll Identity
In March 2021, the American dollmaker “American Girl” LLC filed a lawsuit against the Chinese company “Zembrka,” accusing them of counterfeiting and trademark infringement.
The Cloud is down: any compensation?
In this article, Dr. Aline Tanielian explores the legal challenges and potential hurdles faced by companies seeking compensation for losses caused by a Cloud outage. She delves into the implications of service provider terms and the critical need for legal and technical safeguards in the ever-reliant digital landscape.
Labor Day Article
As a law firm operating in multiple countries we recognize the unique challenges faced by workers in various industries and sectors. We are dedicated to offer legal assistance to workers, and strive to protect their rights and entitlements under the law.
Moral Harm in the Middle East: Charting New Territory for Commercial Arbitration
Joseph Chedrawe and Karl Touma collaborated on writing an article about the Charting New Territory for Commercial Arbitration in the Middle East.
Predictive Analytics and Diversity in International Arbitration: Friends or Foes?
Dr. Tanielian Fadel wonders whether AI tools used in predictive analytics are truly diversity-friendly.
G20 Countries Seek Never-Before-Seen Global Tax Reform in Ambitious Initiative
Finance Ministers of the G20 countries have finalized a framework for the implementation of the most ambitious global tax reform since the beginning of the 20th Century.